Every year, Veterinarians report an uptick in sick visits, directly related to the holiday season. Sadly, most of them are completely avoidable! Let’s take a look at some of the perils our pets face from holiday festivities. GI upsets, related to Thanksgiving dinner, are an…
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The application of advanced technology, as well as research breakthroughs, have brought dramatic changes to the field of Veterinary Medical Care in both diagnostic and treatment options. However, those advances come at a price. Costly equipment, larger, state of the art facilities, increased staffing, and…
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An inevitable part of owning a pet, is coming to accept their relatively short lifespan. At some point, whether because of illness, trauma, or advanced age, most of us find ourselves grappling with the same question: How do we know when it’s time to let…
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When an owner expresses frustration over behavior issues with a pet, the first step is to gather as much information as possible about the problems they’re experiencing. Often, what the owner considers undesirable, is normal behavior for the breed, or life stage of their pet….
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When cats and dogs experience an excessive loss of fluids from their bodies, they can become dehydrated. The drop in fluid volume triggers an electrolyte imbalance that can rapidly progress to a life threatening condition. Electrolytes are naturally occurring chemicals that regulate the body’s organs…
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The kidneys perform functions vital to the process of living. They filter out waste and potential toxins through the production of urine, help regulate the volume of fluids in the body, and maintain balance in levels of sodium, and chemistries in the bloodstream. In short,…
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The thyroid is a small gland of the human and animal endocrine system, located in the throat. Despite its small size, the hormones it secretes play a major role in regulating a number of the bodily functions relating to metabolism, heart health, and so much…
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Today, as never before, dogs participate in organized social programs that keep them on the go. Doggy Day Care, Dog Parks, Training Classes, Grooming Salons, Boarding Facilities, comprise some of the venues where groups of dogs, from varied backgrounds, gather to interact, and enjoy the…
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Just as with humans, dental disease can have debilitating consequences for your pets! Bad breath in dogs and cats is not a “given”, and should never be ignored. Generally it’s the first sign of a plaque forming bacteria build-up that when left untreated, can lead…
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Both dogs and cats are susceptible to acute and chronic ear infections, and, like humans, the consequences of allowing them to go untreated can be significant. Identifying the cause and formulating an effective treatment plan can be complicated. Often owners fail to recognize the early…
