News and Announcements
CANINE INFLUENZA has been confirmed at a boarding facility in Plymouth County, MA. We are now advising vaccination against canine influenze (H3N8) for dogs at risk (boarding, daycare, grooming, show dogs). Vaccination will not prevent infection or shedding but should lessen symptoms of the disease. Please contact us for more information or visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/canine/
http://doginfluenza.com/owners/ Dec. 2011
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We offer Home delivery of medications and preventives thru Vetcentric Pharmacy. Click on the Vetstore icon to start a request or ask us about this convenient option today !
The Food and Drug Administration, on September 28, 2010, issued an advisory urging pet owners not to buy medicines for animals that are offered at discounted prices online. The announcement comes after the FDA reportedly found companies that distribute prescription drugs without requiring prescriptions from veterinarians, and that market counterfeit products and unapproved drugs.
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm227350.htm
Did you know ?
Keeping your dog or cat lean can increase lifespan by 2 years and delay the onset of arthritis by 3 years.
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Ticks on the rise ! Visit Our links page thru the More info link above to read more !
Ever wonder where the old saying, "A man’s best friend is his dog," came from? The answer can be found here. http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/old-drum.html
Cat owners-visit this website. www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/
About Us
DEWITT ANIMAL HOSPITAL is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located just off Route 495 in Plainville, Massachusetts. Our professional and courteous patient care team seeks to provide the best possible medical/surgical care to our patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Please explore our site and feel free to contact us to learn more about our practice and about how we can serve your cherished pet's healthcare needs.
Featured Article
HOW TO CONTROL AND PREVENT FLEAS ON YOUR DOG
Dr. Doug Brum
General Practice Preventative Medicine
UNDERSTANDING THE FLEA
For millions of pets and people, the tiny flea is a remorseless enemy. The flea is a small, brown, wingless insect that uses specialized mouthparts to pierce the skin and siphon blood.
When a flea bites your dog, it injects a small amount of saliva into the skin to prevent blood coagulation.
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