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Help Your Pet With "The Back to School Blues"

Summer Vacation is starting to come to an end. Your house may be bustling with back-to-school energy, and your pets will notice. Here is some information to help you and your pet avoid the "Back to School Blues."

Piscataqua Animal Hospital

4 minutes read

11 months ago

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We recommend annual and semi-annual wellness exams for most pets. Proactive exams every 6 months are recommended, especially for older pets, to monitor their health, catch potential issues early, and reassess chronic health conditions.