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Tips & Tricks

Welcome to your resource for handy video tips and tricks to guide you through the exciting world of life with your canine or feline companion. Have a question that you don’t see answered here? Check out our blog, or reach out by phone or email. We’re always happy to help!

Featured Tips & Tricks

How to administer subcutaneous fluids

Administering subcutaneous fluids may sound difficult, but it's actually a pretty simple process once you get the hang of it. Here, Dr. Hawk goes step by step to show us how to give subcutaneous fluids to a dog or cat.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zNL4O2uzU4I

How to bathe your dog

Bathing your dog might sound simple, but there are always tips that can make it easier. Want to know more, or getting ready to bathe your dog for the first time? This video goes in depth on the ins and outs of bathing your canine companion!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ronOj53K_GQ

How to clean your pet’s ears

Have you been directed by your veterinarian to clean your dog’s ears but need a reminder of the proper technique? Here’s a quick video segment to show you how.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/99x64TF8ppU

How to give an insulin injection

We know that caring for a pet with diabetes can be overwhelming, especially when you’re first learning to give insulin injections. Here is a brief refresher course on insulin injections. Have more questions or want a live refresher course with...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9J7vkxMUrRQ

How to brush your cat’s teeth

Our feline friends may not love tooth brushing sessions, but if you can manage it, it’s an excellent way to keep your feline friend happy and healthy. This video shows some useful steps to take to help your cat get used to the idea of...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/d617Fzwydlk

How to brush your dog’s teeth

Tooth brushing is the best thing you can do to keep your dog’s mouth healthy, but it can be a little bit of a challenge to get your dog used to having their mouth touched and their teeth brushed. This tooth brushing demonstration gives some tips...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/lR8bLPRkXkE

How to trim your pet’s nails

Cutting your pet’s nails can seem like a daunting task, but this video provides a nice demonstration to get you started. Have more questions or want a live demo with one of our technicians? Call us anytime to schedule an appointment....

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3P3S0V2EUpo

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Newton, MA 02466

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Fax: 617-244-1697
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