Many of our clients find teaching their dogs to allow proper dental hygiene a challenge. Buddy came to Carole as an adult rescue but with time and patience she was able to train him to enjoy having his teeth brushed. Carole and Buddy kindly allowed us to produce this video so that you too can learn how to brush your dogs teeth!

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Leptospirosis, or Lepto for short, infection peaks in the spring.  Why? Lepto is caused by a spiral shaped bacteria called a spirochete.  This bacteria is spread via the urine of infected animals which can contaminate both soil and standing water.  Animals that can carry and spread lepto include raccoons, skunks, opossums and even mice and […]

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  With the rest of summer to look forward to, this is often considered the ideal time to add a pet to your family.  We at PAW would like to offer some advice on this life decision.  The first step before adopting a new pet is research. Use your resources.  Ask people who have experience […]

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Tis the season for loud thunder and flashes of light. If it’s not thunder ringing out, then it’s fireworks. Once the evening storms stop, the nighttime sky will be lit up and massive booms will ring through the air. Enjoyed by many people, loud noises from storms and pyrotechnics can send pets into an all […]

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Dr. Corey Shagensky of West Hartford, owner and veterinarian at Progressive Animal Wellness (PAW) in Avon, was a charity participant in the 2016 TD Five Boro Bike Tour with TEAM ASPCA held on May 1st. Dr. Shagensky completed the 40 mile ride in a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes through miserable cold rain.  The […]

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Progressive Animal Wellness (PAW) of Avon hosted a vaccine clinic for the new Canine Influenza H3N2 (CIV H3N2) strain March 7th, to raise awareness of and to help protect the local canine community, from the new dog flu strain that is sweeping our nation. At the clinic, the CIV H3N2 vaccine and its subsequent booster […]

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Progressive Animal Wellness (PAW) of Avon will be hosting a vaccine clinic for the H3N2 strain of the canine influenza virus on Monday March 7, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m to benefit the ASPCA. Canine Influenza H3N2 (CIV H3N2) is the virus responsible for the April 2015 outbreak in Chicago that sickened over 1000 dogs. According […]

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February is National Pet Dental Health month.  For over twenty years, veterinarians have been using this month as a chance to educate owners on the importance of pet oral hygiene. Dental health is about more than bad breath! Although it is completely preventable, periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition seen in dogs and […]

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This is a time of year for parties, shopping, getting together with family, and generally surviving the craziness of the holidays. But with the change of season and weather, it is also possible for both people and pets to experience a physical change as well. Late fall and early winter are what Dr. Shagensky refers […]

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It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! October 12th – 18th is a week dedicated to honoring veterinary technicians across the country. First celebrated in 1993, National Vet Tech week provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions to veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are essential to the daily function of veterinary practices, and play a vital role […]

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