Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital

220 Western Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330

(207)622-6181

www.pinetreevet.com

Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats

Can pet diets cause heart problems?Yes. Thirty years ago, veterinarians recognized deficiency of an amino acid (taurine) as the most common cause of dilated ca ...

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Performing Pet Treatments at Home

For some people, being involved in a pet’s treatment is a chance to deepen the bond and feel involved. For others, it is merely a practical matter – the costs o ...

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Clostridium difficile Becoming more Common in North America

What Is Clostridium difficile?Some strains contain genes that allow them to produce toxins. It is the toxins, not the bacteria themselves, that make a person o ...

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Clean Houses are Possible, Even With Pets!

Pets are messy. Shedding fur gets everywhere, mud tracks into the house, litter gets kicked out of the box, and water splashes out of the bowl. Plain old dirt c ...

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Rhinitis in Dogs and Cats

Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose. If the lining of the sinuses is inflamed, that is called sinusitis. If both the nose and sinuses a ...

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Imaging Tests (Radiology Options) for Pets

Imaging in veterinary medicine has advanced greatly since the first radiographs (x-rays) were taken of pets just decades ago. Today a multitude of imaging tests ...

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