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The team at Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital has a blog full of articles about how to improve your pet’s quality of life!

How We Keep Your Pet Safe Under Anesthesia

How We Keep Your Pet Safe Under Anesthesia

When your pet needs surgery, you may be worried about the anesthesia. How safe is it? Will your pet wake up okay? Here are three ways that pets are kept safe under anesthesia. #1: We perform a pre-anesthetic exam and testing  Examining your pet on the day of their...

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3 Reasons Your Dog Has Diarrhea

3 Reasons Your Dog Has Diarrhea

Does your dog have diarrhea? If so, you're not alone. Diarrhea is one of the most common problems seen in dogs. While it can be a minor annoyance, it can also be a sign of something more serious. In this blog post, we'll discuss three possible reasons why your dog has...

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Why Cats Need Routine Wellness Care

Why Cats Need Routine Wellness Care

3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care Although your cat may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as healthy as possible. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day falls on August 22, so our team wants you to share the...

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How to Prevent and Spot the Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet

How to Prevent and Spot the Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet

How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature increases can cause a sudden...

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4 Ways to Ensure You Have a Cool Pet This Summer

4 Ways to Ensure You Have a Cool Pet This Summer

4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips. #1: Fill up a wading...

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How To Help Your Pet Cope With Noise Aversion

How To Help Your Pet Cope With Noise Aversion

Don’t Fear (the Fireworks): How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help...

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What to Do With My Pet This Summer

What to Do With My Pet This Summer

What to Do With My Pet This Summer   As your summer vacation draws near, you may be wondering what to do with your pet. Should you take them with you? Are they better off at a boarding facility? Maybe you should investigate pet sitters in your area. With so many...

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How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home

How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home

How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home   June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new furry friend may be unsure and anxious in their new...

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Wash Your Pet’s Dishes After Every Single Use, Seriously

Wash Your Pet’s Dishes After Every Single Use, Seriously

How often do you wash your pet's dishes? Be honest! Unless your answer is "after every single use", you aren't washing them enough. With that being said, we aren't here to be the "wash your pet's dish" police but we do want to keep them happy and healthy! Would you...

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Free Trial Of Trupanion Pet Insurance

Free Trial Of Trupanion Pet Insurance

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital and Trupanion are offering our clients a 30 day Pet Health Insurance trial. The information below explains everything you need to know about Trupanion’s Certificate Program. HOW TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR FREE TRIAL: Call in and set up an...

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