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Something we get asked about almost every day is WHEN is the right time to spay or neuter your dog? Unfortunately, it is as not as straightforward as it used to be. Historically, the simple answer to this question was 6 months of age, but as we learn more about the hormonal impact on growth,…

Dog’s with itchy, painful ears are a fairly common occurrence at a veterinary clinic. In fact, up to 20% of dogs are living with some type of ear disease in one, or both of their ears. Knowing how to quickly recognize if your dog is starting to develop an ear infection will allow for prompt…

Having your dog comfortable with wearing a muzzle is a very important skill for them to have. There is a stigma around muzzles, the dog must be ‘aggressive’ or ‘mean’, but that is simply not true. Muzzles are a safety tool that can be used in many different situations to not only keep humans safe,…

Stressful Nail Trims? North End Animal Hospital Can Help! Does your pet hide when the nail trimmers come out? Do they squirm and move their paw away? There are steps that you can try at home to counter-condition your pet to nail trims. These steps can help make nail trims as low-stress as possible. The…

Introducing Another Cat into Your Already Cat Friendly Household You’ve decided to add a new cat to your family, but what about the cat (or cats) that you already have?  Here is some advice to help when introducing a new cat to your already feline friendly household. Giving your new cat its own space Cats…

COVID-19 and the Veterinary Industry: Why is it so hard to get an appointment right now?! COVID has taxed the veterinary industry in a way we could never have predicted. When the pandemic began, projections were that vets would be struggling to remain open as people would spend less on their pets as they allocated…

How can North End Animal Hospital Make Your Dog’s Vet Experience Less Stressful Does your dog experience anxiety or stress every time you enter the veterinary hospital? This can make simple procedures such as physical exams, vaccinations or nail trims very difficult to complete and often the dog will associate the clinic with their stressful…

How can North End Animal Hospital Make Your Cat’s Vet Experience Less Stressful Does your cat experience anxiety or stress every time you enter the veterinary hospital? This can make simple procedures such as physical exams, vaccinations or nail trims very difficult to complete and often the pet will associate the clinic with their stressful…