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Ask the Vet: Dry Food | 09.02.10

Dear Doc Side Vet - I just adopted a cat and wanted to know if I Should feed her canned or dry food? My friend says dry is better for their teeth? -Kim, Canton
Dear Kim -
Actually, Kim, it has never been proven that dry dog food helps to prevent dental disease.
It’s important, whgen deciding on a [...]

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Choosing the Right Leash | 09.02.10

There are a wide variety of leashes available to control your dog in and out of the home environment.  The most common types are fixed length leashes of nylon or leather and retractable leashes of rope or belt, extending up to 15-30 feet.
As professional dog trainers, we do not recommend retractable leashes for a number of [...]

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Pet Adoptions: Shola | 08.10.10

Shola (10276896) is a two year old pit bull terrier mix who was found on a Baltimore City street as a stray. She is very happy girl who is anxiously awaiting placement in a brand new home.

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Pet Adoption: Cairo | 08.09.10

Cairo (10261243) is a three yearold domestic short hair cat who was found as a stray on a Baltimore City street. He loves to give hugs and cuddle. He has lots of energy and loves attention. He is available for adoption at The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).

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Ask the Vet: Fleas | 07.11.10

Dear DocSide Vet - I’m using Frontline for fleas and it isn’t working. What do you recommend? - Lindsey, Charles Village

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Our Role in Dog Behavior | 07.10.10

Whether or not you want to make formal obedience training a way of life for your dog, owners should do their part to set a dog up for success when it comes to behavior and manners.

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Ask the Vet: Heartworms | 05.05.10

Dear DocSide Vet,
Why does my dog need to be on heartworm preventative year round? -Tim, Harbor East

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Housetraining 101 | 05.05.10

Truly housetrained dogs will never eliminate in the house, no matter what, until you take them out to specifically do so (excluding medical conditions).

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Cat Adoption: Parsley | 03.31.10

Parsley (8381560) is a nine month old domestic short hair cat.

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Cat Adoption: Darling | 03.31.10

Darling (8367516) is a nine month old domestic short hair cat.

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Is Your Pet in Need of Needles? | 03.23.10

It is now estimated that one in ten Americans have tried acupuncture and more and more people are turning to this method everyday, so why should your family pet be be excluded from this 3000 year old medicine.

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Ask the Vet: Cat Urination | 02.27.10

Dear DocSide Vet – My cat has started peeing outside the pan, what should I do? - Cecilia – Federal Hill

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Choose Your Obedience Training | 02.27.10

The three most common types of obedience training are 1) Treat Training, 2) Balanced Training and 3) Electronic Collar Training.

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Ask the Vet: Diabetes | 01.05.10

Dear DocSide Vet,
My cat is overweight and I have heard that this can cause diabetes, is this true? -Jack, Mount Vernon

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Training: Foundation for a Well-Mannered Dog | 01.05.10

Dogs are training constantly over the course of their lives and continue until their minds are physically incapable of learning more.

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Kitten for Adoption: Glynis | 11.02.09

Glynis (8178444) is a beautiful black and white domestic shorthair kitten who was found at Pimlico with eight other kittens, She is cute as a button and is available for adoption at The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).

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Pit Bull Mix for Adoption: Chino | 11.02.09

Chino is a three year old pit bull mix who was given up because his owner no longer had room for him. He has lived with children and another dog. This friendly guy loves to sit for treats and is very affectionate. He will gently lick your face if you let him. He is good on a leash and is an overall sweetheart!

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Handling Your Pooch During Holidays | 10.28.09

The holidays tend to be a hectic time for everyone. Your dog can feed off your excitement, activity and stress level causing unwanted behavior. A very common behavior is exuberance when company arrives, e.g. barking, rushing the door, jumping and play biting.

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Ask The Vet: Weary Traveler | 10.28.09

Dear Doc,

I’m traveling to Ohio with my cat for the holidays. It is a six hour trip and she has never been in a car for longer than a quick visit to the vet and she cries the whole way. Is there anything I can do to make the trip easier for her?

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Ask The Vet | 09.04.09

Dear DocSide Vet,

I am the owner of an English bulldog, Churchill. I know this is a breed that is prone to heat stroke. What are the signs of heat stroke and what should I do if Churchill gets overheated?