by East Longmeadow Animal Hospital | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog
Control and Prevention Heartworm infection is prevented by the routine administration of a number of macrocyclic lactone preventives. Limiting contact with mosquitos further reduces risk of heartworm infection. These preventives vary in their claims against other...
by East Longmeadow Animal Hospital | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog
Article from Companion Animal Psychology Written by Zazie Todd, PhD. When it’s time for cats to go to the vet, many owners struggle. It can be almost impossible to get the cat in the carrier (or even locate them if they flee at the sight of it). And this stress is a...
by East Longmeadow Animal Hospital | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog
Kill fleas and ticks with the soft, beef-flavored chew dogs love! NexGard™ for dogs kills adult fleas before they lay eggs, and kills ticks, too. Fleas remain a problem and according to a leading veterinary expert, ticks are a growing problem in many parts of the...
by East Longmeadow Animal Hospital | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog
RECOMBITEK® Lyme Lyme disease affects dogs differently, and some may not display any clinical signs at all. Some cases start with limping, swelling in the lymph nodes and fever can progress to include loss of appetite and lethargy. It can also attack a dog’s joints...
by East Longmeadow Animal Hospital | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog
Zoetis™ to Prevent Leptospirosis Leptospirosis (pronounced lep-toh-sper-OH-sis) is a bacterial disease that can be found in most animals, including livestock (cattle, pigs, and sheep) and wildlife (deer, raccoons, opossums, skunks, rats, and other rodents). The...
by East Longmeadow Animal Hospital | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog
Adequan® Canine (Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan) JOINT EFFORT is grounded in the belief that canine arthritis can be managed. It is a partnership between you, your veterinarian and your dog—a partnership designed to promote proper joint health and a better quality of...
