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579			<a href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/10/15/first-year-puppy-care"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-107735-800.jpg" alt="The Art of Raising a Puppy: Guide for the First Year" data-cy="blog-image" /></a>
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583			<h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/10/15/first-year-puppy-care" id="0">The Art of Raising a Puppy: Guide for the First Year</a></h2>
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587						<p>You've just adopted an adorable new puppy, so what do you need to know to give your new fur baby a great start in life? Here are a few tips from our Westfield vets on how to care for your puppy throughout their first year of life.</p>
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605						<p>It's easy to think that a cut on your dog's paw pad may be innocuous, but it can actually become very serious if infected. Here, our vets in Westfield discuss what to do for your dog if they've cut their paw, and when to take them to the vet.</p>
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619			<h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/09/22/dog-cat-diagnostic-imaging" id="2">Diagnostic Imaging for your Dog or Cat</a></h2>
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623						<p>If your dog or cat is booked to have an X-ray (radiograph) or CT scan, you may be wondering how the appointment will work and how you can prepare. Below, our Westfield vets share what you can expect when you bring your dog to us for an x-ray.</p>
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641						<p>If you have kids and are considering bringing a new dog into your home, you may be wondering which dog breeds are best with children. While individual temperaments will differ, here are a few dog breeds our Westfield vets suggest for families with kids.</p>
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655			<h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/08/31/dog-health-certificates" id="4">Dog Health Certificates for International Adventures</a></h2>
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659						<p>You’re planning a big, international adventure, and the only thing that could make it better is bringing your dog with you! In today’s post, our Westfield vets discuss dog health certificates, and why they are required for international travel.</p>
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673			<h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/08/15/ecg-cats-dogs" id="5">ECG for Cats &amp; Dogs: When is it needed?</a></h2>
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677						<p>In this post, our Westfield vets discuss electrocardiograms, also called ECGs, for dogs and cats, when your vet will order one, and how to understand your pet's results.</p>
678						<p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/08/15/ecg-cats-dogs" aria-describedby="5" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p>
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691			<h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/07/30/symptoms-of-parvovirus-in-cats" id="6">Symptoms of Parvovirus in Cats</a></h2>
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695						<p>There's nothing scarier for a pet parent than when their cat is sick. It's even scarier when it's a young kitten that's sick, and then it turns out, that kitten has contracted the life-threatening parvovirus. Our Westfield vets share facts about parvo and how you can keep your cat safe.</p>
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709			<h2 class="title"><a data-cy="blog-title" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/07/22/rabies-dogs" id="7">Rabies in Dogs</a></h2>
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713						<p>Everyone has heard about rabies, and how scary it can be in a dog. But what exactly is it? When should your canine companion have the vaccine? In this post, our Westfield vets discuss how often dogs need these shots, potential side effects, and more.</p>
714						<p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/07/22/rabies-dogs" aria-describedby="7" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p>
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731If your cat is feeling under the weather, they may show subtle changes in behavior and energy level, but these changes can be difficult for pet parents to detect. Below, our Westfield vets take you through some common signs that a cat may be sick.</p>
732						<p><a class="cmsi-module-blog-summary-read-more" href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/07/15/sick-cat" aria-describedby="8" data-cy="read-more">Read more</a></p>
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741			<a href="https://www.westfieldanimal.com/site/blog/2024/06/30/ophthalmology-vet"><img src="https://d2zp5xs5cp8zlg.cloudfront.net/image-104264-800.jpg" alt="What is an Ophthalmology Vet?" data-cy="blog-image" /></a>
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749						<p>Much like in humans, our pet’s vision is very important. While we may go for annual eye tests, our dog or cat’s eyes can be neglected. Our Westfield vets explain what veterinary ophthalmology is, and when it might be necessary.</p>
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