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The VIN Dermatology ConsultantsDate Published: 09/22/2003Date Reviewed/Revised: 10/23/2015 House dust mites (Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) are bugs that are in every home, and some pets are allergic to them. Because…
Inappropriate elimination issues are the number one behavior-related complaint from cat lovers. And frustrated cat owners may end up looking for a new home for their former feline friends. But…
Carprofen - brand name Rimadyl - is a very widely used pain medication classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). Many owners see the benefit their dogs exhibit when on…
Giving Subcutaneous Fluids at Home There are numerous circumstances under which a patient may require fluid administration under the skin in the home setting. Any time extra fluids are needed to…
Most of us know that sun exposure can be damaging to the skin. We get wrinkles, sunburn, and even sun-induced skin cancers. It turns out that dogs have similar issues.…
Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 02/27/2012Date Reviewed/Revised: 11/29/2017 (Also called saddle thrombus) One tends to feel apprehensive about a condition with the acronym: FATE and rightly so. FATE (Feline…
The cauda equina is made up of the tail end of the spinal cord and the adjacent nerve roots. Sometimes the spinal canal, through which the spinal cord and nerves…
Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 07/02/2007 Date Reviewed/Revised: 06/05/2018 Additional Resources Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats: Where to Begin Renal Failure Dietary Therapy Kidney Dialysis: Is it for…
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which a male’s testicles have not descended (dropped) into the scrotum. At birth, a male puppy’s or kitten’s testicles are located near the inguinal ring.…
Bringing home a new baby often requires a good bit of preparation within the household. One aspect of this is figuring out how to introduce your cat to your new…