Blog
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Flea & Tick Prevention in Puppies
Sep 25 2018
All dogs in the St. Louis area are at risk for fleas, the most common external parasite of dogs. If frequenting areas with tall grass and a lot of trees,…
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Heartworm Prevention in Puppies
Sep 25 2018
All dogs are exposed to mosquitos that can carry heartworm disease. Heartworm disease is a serious, and potentially fatal, disease that can infect dogs of any age. It is caused…
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What You Need To Know About Spaying Your Dog
Sep 25 2018
What is ovariohysterectomy (spay)? Ovariohysterectomy (spay) is a surgical procedure where a veterinarian removes the entire ovaries and uterus. This causes sterilization of a female dog. There is a procedure…
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Puppy Preventative Care Guidelines
Sep 17 2018
Our veterinarians will work with you to determine what vaccines and preventative care schedule is best for your puppy, based on their age, breed and lifestyle. In general, our hospital follows…
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Nail Trimming: Tips for Success
Sep 14 2018
Nail trimming can be tricky for a lot of pet parents. Some patients still need professional assistance- our veterinarians can help you evaluate your pet’s individual situation and in some…
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Pet ER: Who You Gonna Call?
Sep 14 2018
Your pet’s emergency is a scary time for all involved. Save time and stress by bookmarking this contact information for area emergency services when Brentwood Animal Hospital is closed. Our veterinarians…
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Puppy Enrichment
Sep 13 2018
The new puppy supply checklist can be extensive! From food, crates, bowls, and leashes to the obligatory Halloween costume, new puppies need a lot of stuff! While it’s a lot…
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Puppy Housetraining
Sep 13 2018
Having a new puppy can be so exciting….and so tiring! Housetraining can be an exhausting, but ultimately essential part of puppyhood. In general, avoid negative correction (no more rubbing their…
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Puppy Socialization
Sep 13 2018
Did you know that puppies learn and develop a big part of their adult personality by 16 weeks of age? Their window for accepting and experiencing different stimuli (think strangers,…
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Positive Reinforcement Trainers: Who We Recommend
Sep 13 2018
An important part of the puppy training process, and in some cases, for adult dogs who need a refresher, is finding the right trainer. Being in an urban area, St.…
