Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
Keeping your pet's teeth healthy is important as they use their mouths for many things: eating, playing, fetching, grooming! Nobody likes the smell of “dog breath” which is caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth in the form of tartar... READ MORE >

Parasites: Protect Yourself and Your Family
Our pets can at times have parasites which may infect humans. Human exposure occurs when children eat soil or put contaminated hands in their mouths. Likewise adults may be infected if they eat using unwashed hands which have been exposed to... READ MORE >

Are You Pregnant?
A message from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health.  Toxoplasmosis - Pregnant women should be aware of a disease called... READ MORE >

Anchor Animal Hospital receives AAHA accreditation
DARTMOUTH — Anchor Animal Hospital of North Dartmouth has again received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association. The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the hospital's facility... READ MORE >

Cats & Heart Disease
Cats like dogs and humans can suffer from heart disease. It’s interesting to note that each of these species is prone to a different form of heart disease. Humans are most likely to have coronary artery disease which may cause heart attacks... READ MORE >

Raw Food Diet
The following was excerpted from an article published in the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association Newsletter earlier this year.  In recent years, raw food diets have... READ MORE >

What your vets have been up to….
The doctors at Anchor Animal Hospital frequently attend national conferences to learn the most up to date medical information and bring the latest medical and surgical techniques back to Anchor Animal Hospital. Drs. Katherine and Gerald Pietsch attended the Annual Penn Conference... READ MORE >

Heartworm and cats
For years the veterinary profession has recognized the threat of canine heartworm infection and promoted monthly prophylactic medication to protect dogs from this parasite. Over those years, we erroneously believed that cats were at minimal or no risk...READ MORE >

Degenerative myelopathy
Research at the Broad Institute of Harvard University and the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine has demonstrated a genetic link between degenerative myelopathy, DM, (degeneration of nerves) in dogs and Lou Gehrig’s disease in humans.  A spontaneous genetic...READ MORE >

Rabbit Nutrition
Rabbits are friendly, interactive pets that can be a member of you family for 8 to 12 years if provided proper nutrition and husbandry. Here are some guidelines and hints to help keep your bunny healthy...READ MORE >

Dealing with skunk odor
If your pet goes outdoors, the day may come when he or she has been sprayed by a skunk. How are you going to deal with this?  First remember to prepare yourself for this exercise. Put on rubber gloves, and wear clothing and shoes which can be thrown into the washing machine or thrown out. This odor will cling to... READ MORE >

National Pet Dental Health Month - Discounted Dental Procedures at Anchor Animal Hospital
Did you know that dental disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets? Dental disease can cause significant problems for our dog and cat friends, particularly as they get older. Fortunately, veterinary dental techniques have been developed to prevent, minimize, or treat the damage caused by dental disease. [read more]

Continuing Education Updates - Dentistry
On Tuesday, November 18, we closed our door for the afternoon to present a lecture and wet lab for our technicians and doctors. Dr. Paul Mitchell, a boarded veterinary specialist in dentistry (AVCD), came to discuss the importance of dental health and recent advances in veterinary dentistry. Dr. Mitchell did a 3 year dental residency in Dallas, Texas, and has spoken national and internationally on veterinary dentistry. He is the author of Small Animal Dentistry. [read more]

Cold Weather Caution
Winter is here and with it comes the cold weather. While dogs and cats have fur coats that help provide protection from the elements, they are not immune to cold weather. The ability to tolerate cold weather depends on a number of factors including size, thickness of coat, age, general health, cold weather acclimation, and access to shelter. [read more]

Caring for Your Older Dog
Dogs age in a very similar way to humans, except that it happens faster. As they get older they begin to slow down, develop arthritis, have problems with vision or hearing, develop dental problems, may develop diseases such as diabetes or Cushing’s disease, develop liver or kidney problems, or even develop cancer. The best prevention of problems in older dogs is early detection. [read more]

Shop Online at AnchorAnimalHospital.com
Anchor Animal Hospital is proud to announce the launch of our pharmacy service online. Working with our trusted suppliers we now offer an online pharmacy providing many of the medications and diets available at the hospital. [read more]

Accreditation Matters: Healthier Practices, Healthier Pets
In the United States, all hospitals that serve people must be accredited, that is, they must undergo regular reviews and quality checks to ensure they meet standards of quality for [read more]

Are You Making The Best Decisions For Your Bird’s Health?
Many bird owners, in an attempt to give their bird the best possible diet, cage, and care, turn to a variety of books, pet store employees, or friends for advice. Often people take home mite [read more]

Antifreeze: A Deadly Poison to Our Pets
Fall is a busy time of year for everyone. You’re getting kids back to school, trying to finish those summer projects, and getting the car ready for winter. This time of year we get concerned [read more]

Heartworm disease….Isn’t that just a dog problem?
Heartworm is a parasite (Dirofilaria immitis) which lives in the blood stream of the heart and lungs. The natural host of this parasite is the dog and as most people with dogs know we have been [read more]

Internet / Catalog Prescriptions
BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR PET’S MEDICATIONS CONSIDER THESE FACTS.  1. Many companies only honor product guarantees when a veterinarian prescribes and sells the product [read more]

PET TRAVEL CHECK LIST
With the holidays just around the corner we know that many people will be travelling with their pets. We want to help everyone be prepared for their trip so that both owner and pet [read more]

Planning for Senior Care
Our pets are living longer than ever thanks to high quality pet foods and preventative veterinary care. Just as people, pets develop problems as they age. Common problems that we [read more]

Online Pharmacies
Most veterinarians maintain a well stocked pharmacy to provide on-site medications for their patients. These medications are purchased directly from reputable distributors and you can trust that they have been handled and stored properly [read more]

Wellness Exams
The best way to help ensure that your pet has a happy and healthy life is to have regular wellness exams by your veterinarian. Pets cannot tell you when something is wrong; in fact many [read more]