Post-pandemic, what becomes of the puppies?
By Travis Andersen Globe Staff,Updated May 10, 2021, 3:39 p.m.
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A puppy exercised on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Boston.Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
A sizable number of Massachusetts residents who adopted pets during the COVID-19 pandemic have concerns about leaving their four-legged companions home alone when they return to the office full-time, according to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Bryn Rogers, assistant director of the MSPCAâs animal care and adoption centers, said in a phone interview Monday that her group last week polled 500 recent pet adopters, 24 percent of whom said theyâre concerned their pets will have separation anxiety when theyâre back at work.
By Dr. Edward Schettino
Dr. Edward Schettino
Dogs like Champ need to practice good dental hygiene, just like their owners. Call your veterinarian and schedule a check-up.
It was a question from the dentist we all dreaded when we were growing up. “How often do you brush your teeth and are you flossing regularly?” Then, as we aged, we realized how important good dental hygiene is. And, just like us, good dental hygiene is important for our pets.
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! The perfect time to call your veterinarian and schedule a dental check-up.
When we neglect our dental health, it leads to the development of plaque, which leads to tartar. When the tartar penetrates below the gum line, periodontal disease sets in. That is the most common dental issue for dogs and cats, and most pets present signs before the age of three. It can be painful, lead to tooth decay, and, eventually, tooth loss. Poor dental health can also lead to secondary diseases.