Protect Your Pet from Wild Animal Attacks
Wild animals sting, bite, and poke our pets. What animals should you be concerned about? This depends on where you live.
Here are some tips to keep your pet safe while camping, hiking, at the dog park, or just hanging out in the backyard.
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Blotched Water Snake © Sylvester75117 on Flickr
Animal Bites, Scratches and Injuries
As Dog Bite Prevention Week continues, and a reminder that all animals, even well-trained ones, can be unpredictable. All animals - pets or wildlife - that are stressed, frightened or injured will often bite and scratch, and should be treated with extreme caution.
In addition to being mindful of diseases such as about rabies, pet owners should also be aware of the potential danger of infection from animal bites and scratches. Puncture wounds from bites are often worse than they look at first glance; damage occurs beneath the skin surface. It is best to visit your doctor, the sooner the better.
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Photo: Dog bite on arm from a 3 pound Maltese by Julianna on Flickr
Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 19-25, 2013. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is promoting dog bite prevention with safety tips, audio and video segments, printable brochures, and a Facebook event to create awareness that "any dog can bite."
A dog with teeth barred (as in the photo) is an obvious danger. How do you react in this type of situation to avoid a bite? On the other end of the spectrum, friendly dogs that are unexpectedly hugged or have their tail pulled may also react with a bite. Read More...
Was my dog really neutered?
You take your male dog in to be neutered, and after he is back home, it appears that the testicles are still there. Or are they?
Learn the answer to this common question, why it may happen, and if you should be concerned.
FAQ: Was my dog really neutered?
Readers Respond: Tell us about having your pet spayed or neutered
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Surgical Photo Gallery of Lipoma Removal in a Dog
Most lipomas are watched and not surgically removed, but if they are large, impede movement or function, or suspected of being malignant, they are removed surgically.
This is a surgical step-by-step of a lipoma removal. Please note: The photos in this gallery are graphic and not for those who are squeamish at the sight of blood or surgery.
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Photo: Veterinary anesthesia equipment © Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
Your Questions: Pet Diarrhea and Gas
Guest Contributor Sheldon (Shelly) Rubin DVM is a contributing veterinary expert on this site, answering viewer questions about pet health care and concerns.
This is the first installment of viewer questions about the sometimes embarrassing problems of diarrhea and gas in dogs and cats.
Tell Us: What is the worst thing your pet has eaten?
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Pet Cancer: Interview With Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Beth Overley
Dr. Overley is a board-certified veterinary oncologist at CARES, a 24-hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. I interviewed Dr. Overley about the future of cancer diagnosis and some of the new cancer treatments available for dogs dogs.
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Photo: Beth Overley VMD ACVIM / CARES - 24 hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital
Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Overley Answers Your Cancer Questions
Dr. Overley is a board-certified veterinary oncologist at CARES, a 24-hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In this segment, Dr. Overley answers viewer questions about the incidence of cancer in pets and osteosarcoma in dogs.
More Viewer Questions and Answers
Photo: Beth Overley VMD ACVIM / CARES - 24 hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital
Veterinary Internist Dr. Jennifer Adler Answers Your Questions - Part 2
Jennifer A. Adler MSc VMD ACVIM is back, answering more viewer questions about pet health. This is part two of a series of "reader interviews," don't miss part 1.
In the second segment, Dr. Adler answers viewer questions about ear infections, urinary problems, and HGE (Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis) in dogs.
Next week, veterinary oncologist Dr. Susan Overley will be answering viewer questions about cancer in pets.
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Photo: Scratching dog © blmurch on Flickr
Veterinary Internist Dr. Jennifer Adler Answers Your Questions - Part 1
Jennifer A. Adler MSc VMD ACVIM is a veterinarian who specializes in veterinary internal medicine. Dr. Adler works at at CARES, a 24 hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
In this first segment, Dr. Adler answers viewer questions about canine heart health and urinary marking behaviors.
Join us on Friday for part 2 of this series with Dr. Adler.
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