Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that’s used to sweeten sugar-free products like candies, gums, and baked goods. Xylitol is also found in various nonfood products such as toothpastes, sunscreens, other oral hygiene items, cosmetics, deodorants, and hair care products. Every… Read More
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Baltimore & Carroll County: It’s National Professional Pet Sitters Week
Leaving your pet in someone else’s care can be challenging for you and your dog or cat. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can do to ensure everything goes as smoothly. In honor of National Professional Pet Sitters… Read More
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Baltimore County: National Kidney Month & Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats
Kidney disease in pets can be caused by numerous conditions that negatively impact their kidneys’ and related organs’ health and functioning. In honor of National Kidney Month, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital in Baltimore County shares information about the causes, symptoms,… Read More
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Pet Dental Month: Understanding Gingival Hyperplasia in Baltimore County
Have you recently noticed your dog’s gum tissue excessively growing? This is due to gingival hyperplasia, a condition provoked by an increase in the number of cells within the gums. In honor of pet dental month, Mount Carmel Animal Hospital,… Read More
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Pet Dental Month: The Severity of a Slab Fracture in Dogs
A slab fracture in dogs commonly occurs and can result from external trauma, such as chewing on hard items like bones or other hard, non-flexible chew toys or something more extreme like being hit by a car or a hard… Read More
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Pet Dental Month: Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion
When something is off with your cat, it can be difficult to tell sometimes. Cats are notoriously good at hiding when they aren’t feeling well. They do show subtle changes, and you can notice things such as abnormal behavior as… Read More
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It’s National Dental Pet Health Month in Monkton!
Were you aware that the month of February is National Dental Pet Health Month? Dental health is an essential part of your pet’s overall health. Your pet’s teeth and gums should be inspected once a year as part of their… Read More
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Rodenticide Toxicity in Dogs
Although various rodenticides might appear alike and have similar names, they contain very different poison types. Regarding rodenticide toxicity in dogs, identifying the active ingredient is crucial because this will determine the poisoning risk and the necessary treatment. Mount Carmel… Read More
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Southern York County: It’s Train Your Dog Month
Did you know that most dogs are sent to animal shelters due to behavior and training problems? In honor of Train Your Dog Month this January, let’s start the new year by sharing the benefits of training your dog.
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Winter Fun with Your Pet in Maryland
During winter, your pet might not be able to enjoy the beach or a sunny day at the park, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have fun. Fortunately, there are many ways to have winter fun with your pet in… Read More