Veterinary Associates of North Branford Blogs

Is Your Pet at Risk? Recognizing Heartworm Disease Symptoms As a pet owner, you're likely accustomed to taking your furry friend to the vet for their annual check-up. Among the various health assessments they undergo, one significant test to highlight is the fecal...

4 Tips on Welcoming a New Puppy into Your Home Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in. #1: Prepare...

Why Chocolate Is Dangerous For Your Dog As a dog owner, it’s your responsibility to keep your furry companion safe and healthy. Unfortunately, there are many foods that we humans enjoy that are extremely harmful to dogs. One of the most common, and possibly most...

The Impact of Structured Dog Training In the realm of optimal pet care, let's delve into a crucial aspect often underestimated—comprehensive dog training. This blog aims to unravel the substantial impact that structured training can have on the holistic health and...

Gift of Love, Not Responsibility: Why Gifting Pets Requires a Second Thought The holiday season often inspires warm, heartfelt gestures, including surprising loved ones with gifts. While many presents bring joy and smiles, pet gifting should be handled cautiously. In...

Safe Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet's Holiday Feast Thanksgiving is coming up, so include your dogs in the festivities and cook a nice feast for your loved ones. In this blog article, we'll walk you through some safe Thanksgiving recipes so your four-legged friend...

Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe: Halloween Pet Safety Tips As Halloween approaches, a noticeable sense of excitement is seen in the streets' abundance of costumes, decorations, and sweets. But it's important to remember our animal friends' safety and well-being in the...

Keep Your Pet Safe From Disaster By Including Them in Your Disaster Plan This September, as Disaster Preparedness Month draws near, it's critical that we get our animal family members ready for any disasters in addition to ourselves. Disasters like hurricanes,...

Supporting Your Pets During Back-to-School Season The change in household dynamics that comes with back-to-school time frequently impacts our cherished pets. Our canine friends could become stressed, bored, or experience separation anxiety as families resume their...

Decoding Urgent Care and Emergency Care: A Guide for Pet Owners Our family is not complete without our furry friends. Like us, they are susceptible to sudden health problems and accidents that require rapid medical attention. Knowing the difference between urgent care...