Making Veterinary Visits More Fun for Pets
Fear and anxiety during visits to your veterinarian may be a normal reaction for pets. No one, including people, like to be examined and potentially have treatments performed in a new environment. Unlike people, your animal companion doesn’t know why he or she is at the veterinarian and that what is being done is for […]
Wound Management for Pets
Injuries to pets can come from a variety of sources – a nail, a stick, glass, another animal bite and more. When a wound occurs, healing has many paths that your veterinarian can take, but you only have one thing to worry about – get your pet to the veterinarian if you know there is […]
Anal Gland Cancer in Dogs
We’ve all seen that awkward moment when your dog scoots their rear across your carpet. The most common reason is their anal glands were full. Humans have anal glands but so small that most people don’t even know they exist. But they are much larger and more prone to filling up and clogging in dogs […]
Feline Manx Syndrome (Issues associated with short tail breeding)
Manx syndrome encompasses a number of issues involving the function of the hind legs, urinary bladder, and colon of a tailless cat. In affected cats, the spine and spinal cord are shortened because the last few vertebrae and spinal segments have not developed normally, which can occur as an ‘accident’ when breeding for a very […]
Dexamethasone Use in Companion Animals
This medication is available as an injectable from your veterinarian, an oral solution and oral . It also comes in eye drop formulations. Uses of this Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is a member of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. It is a steroid similar to prednisone in its actions. This class, unlike the anabolic steroids used by […]
Cat Aggression Towards People
Many of us have experienced our cat snuggle up to us only to bite at our hand when we go to pet them. This is one scenario where some cats show aggression to their owners. Many other situations can lead to cats swatting, scratching, or trying to bite their human companions. These unwanted behaviors from […]
How to Clean and Administer Ear Medications in Dogs and Cats
Ear infections of inflammation of the external canals is called Otitis externa. Bacteria, yeast, ear mites, and allergies can all cause otitis externa. Addressing this problem involves four steps: Having your veterinarian make a diagnosis through examination and microscopic evaluation Cleaning the ear canal thoroughly to remove excessive ear wax and other debris that can protect bacteria, yeast […]
What is the risk of Toxoplasmosis to pregnant women from their cats?
Toxoplasmosis, cats and litterboxes have always been a nerve-wracking subject for pregnant women. The cysts develop in the feces over a period of two to three days, so the litterboxes, cats and the pregnant women dealing with this have reason to be worried. But, what it comes down to, is what is the actual risk […]
Why the Increase In Dog Respiratory Infections?
For over the last year, upper respiratory infections have been increasing, even among vaccinated dogs. Kennel cough or Bordetella bronchoseptica (the main bacterial agent at the core of kennel cough) is one of the most common pathogens involved with canine URIs. This year has been busy with many veterinarians seeing multiple canine coughing and sneezing every week. […]
Holiday Fireworks and Loud Noise Fear in Pets
The holiday with New Year’s around the corner is filled with celebrations that involve loud noises including New Year’s fireworks. Dogs and cats react to loud noises, having new people over, and fireworks. Some pets aren’t phased by loud noises and boisterous activity but others get hurt by panicking and jumping through closed windows or […]