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Train in the New Year: Week 2
Posted by Lisa on December 19, 2014Welcome to Week 2 of the Train in the New Year! We have just completed Week 1: Come when Called. How many of your pets decided to take the Challenge? We want your feedback! For those of you just joining us, it’s not too late! We have included the Challenge Rules below… This week, […]
Posted in General | No Comments »Train in the New Year: Week 1
Posted by Lisa on December 15, 2014ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A GOODY BASKET! Does your dog have a New Year’s Resolution? We are introducing a 6 week challenge for you and your pooch! This challenge will help your dog learn basic and advanced training commands. Already have a well behaved dog? That’s OK; you can still participate! Following our […]
Posted in General | No Comments »Training Tip: Come When Called
Posted by Lisa on December 1, 2014One of the most important cues you will teach your dog is “come”. A reliable recall will be useful in many ways and should be practiced frequently. An important element to the recall command is trust. This means never punishing or yelling at your dog when they come to you. If you call […]
Posted in General | No Comments »2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals
Posted by Lisa on November 17, 2014On October 26, 2014, Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital celebrated the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals. Reverend Chris Moore helped us to remember both our furry friends who have passed over the Rainbow Bridge, and honor the ones who are still with us. It was a beautiful day, and many memories were shared. We encourage […]
Posted in General | No Comments »Balu – A Story About A Working Dog
Posted by Lisa on October 23, 2014During the last few weeks, Balu is a patient we’ve seen quite a few times… The 13 year old Border Collie is so young at heart…you’d never be able to guess his age just by looking at him! He was curious and inquisitive at every visit and made a lasting impression on the […]
Posted in General | No Comments »You’re Invited: CFVH 2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals
Posted by Lisa on October 9, 2014Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital cordially invites you to attend their 2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals. Details are included below. We would love to see you! Post by Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital. As always, do not hesitate to contact the staff at CFVH with any questions!
Posted in General | No Comments »How Important is Oral Health?
Posted by Lisa onHave you ever had that moment of immediate humility? In the midst of your chaotic morning routine, you have forgotten to brush your teeth! In a sheer panic, you rifle through your glove box, center console or pocketbook for any lingering piece of dignity – or gum. You wonder for yourself if anyone will […]
Posted in General | No Comments »Meet Lucky!
Posted by Lisa on September 7, 2014Lucky is an approximately 7 year old Yorkie mix that was brought to the Humane Society and Shelter SouthCoast as a stray in May 2014. She is an extremely sweet dog and wanted nothing more than to wag her tail and give kisses! There were, however, some obstacles she had to overcome before she […]
Posted in General | No Comments »Rosie’s Story
Posted by Lisa on August 24, 2014Rosie and I met 4 years ago when she was brought to Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital… She was found as a stray and taken by Animal Control to the emergency center before ending up at the Humane Society. From them, we learned that Rosie was hit by a car and non – […]
Posted in General | 3 Comments »Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis)
Posted by Lisa on August 1, 2014Degenerative joint disease is the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs and cats; in fact, one in every five adult dogs is affected. The problem isn’t just confined to older dogs; hip dysplasia, ruptured cruciate ligaments, patella luxation, joint trauma, and other joint conditions can cause degenerative arthritis, even in young dogs. […]
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