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When you take your pup on a stroll around your neighborhood, do they lunge and bark at every living thing? Many dogs become hyper-focused on other dogs, people, squirrels, cars, or other moving objects, making your daily walk less than pleasant. Dogs who react this...

Bringing home a puppy or kitten is an exciting experience for everyone in the family. But, being responsible for an animal’s life involves much more than fun and games. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help your new bundle of furry joy stay happy and healthy in...

Your Christmas tree likely steals the show each holiday season, outshining the other festive decorations. But, your showstopper holds a host of potential hazards for your furry pal. Before you hang the ornaments on the tree, be aware of the following potential safety...

Every pet owner wants to spoil their furry companion throughout the year, but the holidays are a special time for gift-giving. Whether your list is full of gifts for pets or their people, we have put together five of the most popular 2020 pet lover gifts to help you...

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and our team has put together five reasons to adopt a senior pet!   #1: Senior pets are often housetrained The worst part of bringing home a puppy is tackling housetraining. Pee puddles and poop piles pop up in corners, your...

If you’re a dog owner, there’s a good chance you’ve seen this unpleasant behavior in your adorable pooch—coprophagia, or feces consumption. Whether your dog eats their own stool, “tootsie rolls” from the litter box, or random poop piles on your walks, coprophagia is a...

As the spookiest of seasons approaches, you may be decorating everything in sight—including your four-legged friend. Although we’ll admit cats and dogs are incredibly cute as pirates, dinosaurs, and spiders, Halloween costumes can pose a serious threat to your pet’s...

When your furry companion comes into our hospital, much of their care is performed by our incredible veterinary technicians. Whether your pet comes in for an annual wellness visit or a surgical procedure, you can rest assured your four-legged friend is in excellent...

Each September, National Disaster Preparedness Month encourages people to prepare for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. As a pet owner, you have an extra responsibility to prep your pet for disaster. A first-aid kit that is fully...

Although our feline friends are pretty much the center of attention 24/7, September is reserved for Happy Cat Month! Here at Harbor View Veterinary Hospital, we want to ensure that your feline is happy, healthy, enriched, and valued. Our team has put together 4 easy...