With Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day approaching on August 28, we thought we'd touch on a subject that surely isn't one that any of us like to think about - pet euthanasia. Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows that they become not only part of our families but also part of our hearts, so losing a cat or dog can be absolutely dev...
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How much do we love thee, puppies? Oh, let us count the ways. Puppy breath, silky fur, endless kisses, oh my! The one thing that every puppy owner dreads, however, is accidents. And those of us in the veterinary community will tell you, the only certainties in life are death, taxes, and puppy accidents. It comes with the territo...
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Hearing that your dog or cat has a heart murmur can be concerning, especially if you are not sure what it means or what comes next. Many pet owners leave their veterinary visits without a clear understanding of what they were told, or a discussion about how serious their pet's condition is and whether they need additional care.
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According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Halloween week is their busiest. Calls jump by 12%, and hundreds of panicked pet parents call in looking for advice after their dog or cat got into something they shouldnāt have. Cellophane wrappers, lollipop sticks, plastic spider rings, candy, and all the assorted trappings of Halloween ca...
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Ear mites are a common cause of ear irritation in cats, especially in kittens and cats that have been in close contact with other animals. While the idea of tiny parasites living in the ear canal sounds unsettling, this is a frequently diagnosed but treatable problem when it is recognized early.
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Rabies. The word conjures an image of an angry animal frothing at the mouth and running wild, ready to sink its teeth into anything that moves. While thatās unpleasant to consider, whatās worse is that such a bite is often fatal.Ā World Rabies Day, observed every year on September 28, serves as an important reminder that preven...
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So your pet needs surgery? We know itās stressful to think of your dog or cat undergoing surgery, but know your veterinarian wouldnāt recommend it if they didnāt think it was necessary.
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Thereās no ātypical procedureā for caring for your pets after surgery. Some will need to stay overnight in the hospital for monitoring, while others can be discharged within the same day of their surgery.
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With the weather warming and allergy season getting underway, there is no better time to talk about skin disease. Allergies in pets can be just as frustrating and difficult to deal with as allergies in people: what works for one individual may not work for another. All systems of medicine struggle with the treatment of allergies...
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Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a pet into your family can be incredibly exciting ā but also a little stressful. After all, thereās so much that you need to do to help them get acclimated and ready for their new life with you.Ā Get a head start on a happy, healthy life together with these tips.
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