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What does AAHA – Accredited mean? by Monika Dembowy, Veterinary Assistant

Around our clinic, and also on our website, you may have noticed the “AAHA Accredited” logo and perhaps been stumped by what it signifies. To help explain what it means to be an accredited practice, it is necessary to first explain what the AAHA is and what it does. ‘AAHA’...

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Pet of the Month February: Jake Bestelchman

Jake Bestelechman (June 2004 – Jan 2015) Pets are members of the family, they are our best friends, and they love us unconditionally. We mean the world to them, and they to us. Our special relationship with our pets is what makes having to say goodbye so heartrending. But although...

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February and March 2015: Dental Months at the Riverview Animal Hospital!

Your pets have dental health needs just like us. It’s important to keep a close eye on their oral health, as they won’t always let us know if something is wrong.  They start off by getting some fuzzy plaque on their teeth and then it starts calcifying into tartar. With...

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Brushing your dog’s teeth

Teaching your dog to accept brushing will take some training, but will be very beneficial...