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Feline asthma is a common respiratory condition in cats that shares a number of similarities with the human form of asthma that many of us are familiar with. In cats, asthma occurs when the airways become inflamed and constricted, often in response to allergens or irritants.
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When I'm fortunate enough to welcome a new puppy or kitten to the practice, the first thing I like to do is review basic care with the owner. I discuss all of the essential topics, such as training, feeding, and grooming. One of the topics that is so important and deserves a little extra attention is oral hygiene and dental care...
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When you welcome a new puppy into your home, there are a number of important skills, like crate training and socializing, that you'll want to get started on right away. While it can be fun to teach them their name or get them to sit or roll over, there are a few responsibilities that need to come first – namely potty training.
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Mary Poppins recommended a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. Unfortunately, this is not the best option for pets. Whether dog or cat, the challenges associated with giving an unwilling participant a medication can be a daunting experience. However, for the effectiveness of medications, it is vital that patients rec...
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It can be hard to leave a veterinarian you love and trust behind in a move to a new city or state. Your pet’s health and well-being are too important to leave to chance, so finding a new veterinary practice should be high on your to-do list once you’re settled into your new home. When choosing a veterinarian, it helps to think ...
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Cats and dogs may not speak our language, but they still manage to communicate with us every day through their body language. Posture, expressions, and small movements are all ways that our pets give us insights into their mood and how they’re feeling. Even things that may not seem like much, like a flick of the tail, a change i...
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Cellulitis in dogs is a painful inflammation beneath the skin's surface that can arise due to bacterial infections entering through cuts, open wounds, or skin breaks, often caused by animal bites. Recognizing and addressing this condition promptly is crucial for your pet's health. In this article, we'll answer all of your most p...
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Gastric Dilation-Volvulus or GDV is a time-sensitive, life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Understanding the severity of GDV is key. Gastric dilation-volvulus is a phrase that describes a bloated and flipped stomach. It occurs when the stomach fills with air, fluid, and or food, becomes distended...
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Anyone who has come into contact with poison ivy is probably all too familiar with the itchy, red rash that it causes. But what about our dogs? Can they feel the effects of poison ivy, too? While dogs aren’t as sensitive to poison ivy as humans, they’re not immune to it either, and in some cases, they can even pass it along to ...
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I have been a vet for nearly a decade, and have performed countless euthanasias. There are times when euthanasia is planned for – in those cases, we usually have a dog or cat with a terminal diagnosis, or who has been struggling with their quality of life over time. There are times when euthanasia has come as a difficult decisio...
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