Vaccines are a means to stimulate the body’s immunity to different bacterial and viral infections. A vaccine prepares the body’s defenses to attack invading pathogens and to prevent or reduce severity of the diseases they cause. Vaccines are an important way to prevent certain diseases from invading and harming your dog or cat. Pet vaccinations […]
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Loyalty Wellness Packages
WHY: Prevention of disease and early detection of disorders is paramount at Harbourside Animal Hospital. We take this so serious, that we have designed Loyalty Wellness Packages to ensure that we provide the optimum in your pet’s health. […]
Laser Therapy – See The Light
Major League Baseball uses it. The NFL uses it. The US Olympic Team uses it. Progressive Cutting Edge Veterinarians use it. What is it? Laser Therapy, that’s what. So, let me shed some light on the subject. Therapeutic Laser is a new innovative method of treatment that has shown to improve a pet’s circulation, reduce […]
Blood Work & Lab Testing – An Internal Physical Exam
Have you ever gone to the veterinarian and be told that they recommend annual blood work for your pet? There is a reason for this, as most pet owner’s only think about blood work or lab tests when their pet is sick. However just like their human counter parts, pets too should have lab tests […]
Allergies in Pets – Scratching the Surface
Have you noticed your pet scratching a lot lately? Shaking their head or chewing at their paws? If so, most likely it is due to allergies (Atopy). We need to schedule your pet for a comprehensive exam to have several diagnostic tests done to best determine the cause(s) of their allergy problems. The most common […]
Acupuncture for Pets – What’s the Point?
Almost everyone has heard of acupuncture. Many people have actually had or have ongoing sessions with acupuncture. But how much do you really know about this ancient healing art and its use in pets? Acupuncture is described as the stimulation of a specific point on the body with a specific method, to elicit a specific […]
