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Veterinary Blog

Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Hill & Harbour Veterinary Center team!
2-Way Chat Saves the Day

2-Way Chat Saves the Day

Do you ever wish that chatting with our veterinary team was as easy as texting a friend? With our hospital’s app, it can be! 2-Way Chat is one of our app’s most convenient features. We love that communicating with our clients, and keeping up with...

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#HotDogSummer!

#HotDogSummer!

Beware of heat exhaustion in your dog during this #hotdogsummer! Summer is in full force, and it is hot out there! Please remember: while you’re out hiking a trail, schmoozing your neighborhood, or strolling the sands, it’s hot for your dog,...

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Grass Awns OH MY!!

Grass Awns OH MY!!

These tiny, spiky seeds, known as grass awns, can cause BIG problems. 🌾 What is a grass awn? Grass awns are hairy, bristle-like, appendages that grow from the ear/flower of barley, rye, and other grasses, and typically flower in June and July. They...

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Fireworks are scary for pets!!

Fireworks are scary for pets!!

Here’s a plan to help keep your pup safe and stress-free this 4th of July It's that time of year again! Summer is in full swing and, while us humans absolutely love those backyard barbecues, late summer nights, and firework displays, these loud...

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Pet Preparedness Month

Pet Preparedness Month

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. Use these tips to create a plan for your pets before disaster strikes. As we’ve all experienced this year, disaster can happen out of nowhere and have an impact on not only our lives, but our pets as well....

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May is Lyme Disease Prevention Month

May is Lyme Disease Prevention Month

Did you know that tick prevention for your pet is just as important for you as it is for them? Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks that affects both animals and humans. It is important to keep your pets on tick prevention, not only for their...

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It’s Flea and Tick Season!

It’s Flea and Tick Season!

Learn how to protect you and your pets during flea and tick season 🐜 No one wants to worry about fleas or ticks being brought into their home from their furry best friend. Not only are they unwanted, but they pose health risks for you and your...

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Did you know about these FREE resources in our app?

Did you know about these FREE resources in our app?

The Pet Health Library and Poison Control are right at your fingertips! Staying informed about your pet's health is crucial to helping them live a long and happy life. As your pet care partner, we want to provide you with as many trusted resources...

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Easter Safety Tips

Easter Safety Tips

If you are planning to celebrate Easter, don’t forget some of these important Easter safety tips from ASPCA for your furry friends. Chocolate This yummy treat for humans can cause gastrointestinal upset, pancreatitis, stimulation to the nervous...

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A Pharmacy at Your Fingertips

A Pharmacy at Your Fingertips

Order Your Pet’s Medications Through Our Hospital App “Oh no,” you groan, as you realize you forgot—again—to stop by our hospital on your way home from work to pick up your pet’s heartworm preventive. You quickly set a reminder on your phone for...

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