Dietary
Providing Proper Nutrition for Small Pets in New Bedford, MA
Have you ever noticed that the food packaged for small animals targets a specific species? That’s because the diet required for small pets is very diverse. It is important to get the right nutrients for each type of pet to ensure that they are getting everything they need to thrive. The diet for a Guinea…
Read MoreEmergency Veterinary Care Massachusetts: Pet Treat Warnings
Recently, there have been a lot of pet treat warnings in the news. Part of our job as an emergency veterinary hospital in Southeastern Massachusetts is to provide services related to incidents that occur when pets consume treats that cause illness or pain. Anchor Animal Hospital in Dartmouth also provides routine veterinary services, preventive treatments,…
Read MoreHealthy Alternatives to Store-Bought Dog Treats in New Bedford
Has your pet gained weight after consuming too many treats? Are you worried that your pet’s treat habit is affecting his canine dental care? Have you read all the articles about bad ingredients in popular treats and want to consider alternatives? Did your Southeastern Massachusetts emergency vet recommend that you reduce your pet’s consumption of…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Pet Diet for New Bedford Pet Owners’ Dogs?
One of the most complicated aspects of owning a dog is trying to figure out what to feed him to provide proper care throughout his lifetime. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths associated with pet food that many people believe to be true. That being said, new studies are being conducted all the time…
Read MoreFall River Veterinary Tips: Caring for Small Rodents as Pets
The best way to care for any pet is to make sure that you have an understanding of what that pet needs in order to live a happy, healthy life. Visiting your local Southeastern Massachusetts veterinarian for an initial exam and then for subsequent veterinary check-up appointments throughout your pet’s life can help spot small…
Read MoreKeep Your Pet Healthy: Annual Veterinary Check-Up in Dartmouth
One of the best ways to ensure that your pet has a long and happy life, is to bring them in for a regular veterinary check-up at least once each year. Your local veterinary clinic in Dartmouth, Massachusetts can help you decide how often to bring your pet in for an exam and evaluation, based…
Read MoreAnchor Animal Hospital is your source for all of your pet’s pharmacy needs
Anchor Animal Hospital carries a well stocked pharmacy to provide medications for your pets when they are needed. We carry a large number of different medications to give our doctors the ability to treat a broad range of diseases and flexibility to fine tune treatments to the individual patient.
Read MoreSouthCoast Pet Owners: Food Study Shows Dangers of Raw Diet
Pet owners need to be careful about diet trends that might sound like a healthy diet for pets, but could ultimately lead to sickness or even death for their beloved dogs or cats. Raw food pet diets are one of those dangerous trends that makes its way into the public eye every decade or so.…
Read MoreStudy Fuels FDA Warning About Raw Pet Food Diets
In a quest for better nutrition, longevity and health, many pet owners in Massachusetts are using non-traditional pet food diets. However, one diet in particular has been called into question by local veterinarians because of its potential to cause illness in pets. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began a study on…
Read MoreThe Truth About Pet Food in America
There is a lot of information available to pet owners about pet food today, but none of it really gives definitive evidence as to which brand or type is best for your pet. New studies have shown that American pet owners spend approximately $18 billion on pet food each year. That’s a lot of money…
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