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New COVID-19 Policy at our Centers
Dear pet parents, We are fully committed to doing everything possible to keep both you and our team members safe during this Coronavirus outbreak. Starting today (Tuesday, March 17), we’ll be requiring a team member to meet you at the front door to safely escort your pet in for their visit (they will be wearing a mask for their…
Read MoreHeart + Paw Responds to Seresto Collars Article in USA Today
On March 2, USA Today posted an article regarding Seresto flea collars linked to 1,700 pet deaths. At Heart + Paw and all of our partner practices, we take articles like this very seriously and understand your concerns. Chief Veterinary Officer and Co-founder, Dr. George Melillo made an official statement on behalf of the company on March 3rd.
Read MoreManaging Your Pet’s Anxiety
How to Manage Your Pet’s Anxiety Someday soon, things will begin to return to a new “normal.” Businesses will reopen and people will be encouraged to leave their homes for work and for entertainment. When this happens, our pets will find themselves left home alone once again. After all of this time in quarantine or…
Read MoreManaging Your Pet’s Begging Behavior
It’s dinner time with the family and your dog or cat is sitting in their seat at the table as always, or perhaps they are sitting right at your feet. They look at you with those sweet, beautiful eyes in a way that tugs at your heart. You know what they want…just a small piece…
Read MoreSuicide Awareness + Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and last week (September 6-12) marked National Suicide Prevention Week. Those who follow social media saw many reminders of this important mental health crisis from other practices and organized veterinary medicine. Heart + Paw has patiently waited to add to the posts as we know the severity of…
Read MoreA Note From Co-Founder Dr. George Melillo
I recently wrote a letter to the AVMA regarding Representative Yoho’s actions toward Representative Ocasio-Cortez that shares an important message.
Read MoreWhat COVID-19 Has Taught Us
Halfway through 2020, it is remarkable how much our world has changed because of the global pandemic. With so much uncertainty still ahead (Will there be more spikes or a second wave? When will a vaccine be available? Do antibodies create lasting immunity?), it is important to reflect on what we have learned and how we have reacted over the last few months
Read MoreA note from Dr. George Melillo for the 2020 Veterinary School Graduate
Congratulations on achieving your doctorate degree! While your graduation ceremony has been impacted, rest assured that the profession embraces you and needs you now more than ever.
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