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Delmont Veterinary Hospital

PO Box 398
Delmont, PA 15626

(724)468-8000

www.delmontvethospital.com

Why Cats Lick People: It's Not just a Matter of Taste

As kids we thought it was pretty funny and weird and I've always wondered why he did it. Was there some reason that he found those particular bits of flesh irr ...

Chocolate Toxicity Signs in Dogs

Most pet owners know that chocolate is bad for dogs and can cause significant problems for a dog; cats are usually too finicky to eat it. But what signs of choc ...

Pain Drugs for Dogs and Being an Informed Owner

Controlling your dog’s pain is essential to his overall well-being. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used to control ...

Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products tha ...

Body Language of Cats

Cats use body language to communicate a variety of information and emotions to others. The primary body parts they use to convey their state of mind are their e ...

Catching worms from pets: real risk or far-fetched?

Echinococcus is a less common genus of tapeworm with two zoonotic species: E. granulosus (cystic) and E. multilocularis (alveolar). Dogs, cats and humans can c ...