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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog July 2003 Archive

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine since 1999

Veterinary Q & A - Suture Site Healing

Thursday July 31, 2003
A veterinary question this week from the Veterinary Medicine Forum. A viewer asks if her dog's postoperative healing is normal.

Kaopectate Warning

Thursday July 31, 2003
J. Martin DVM has this alert for fellow veterinarians and pet owners: "Those of you who use Kaopectate to control diarrhea, especially in cats, need to be aware of the ... Read More

Ferret Rescue - Can You Help?

Sunday July 27, 2003
As a vet, one of the toughest things for me to see are the abuse and neglect cases. I just can't figure out how 'animal lovers' can let their animals ... Read More

Help For Cats Traveling Or Moving This Summer

Friday July 25, 2003
Travelling with your feline this summer? Learn how to keep kitty calm in this week's news. See the recent press release from Farnam about a pheromone spray that serves to ... Read More

Fleas - Help Please

Wednesday July 23, 2003
From the VetMed forum: WLTDNFADED asks "Just wondering if anyone has advice as to how to stop cross-infestation of fleas. I have 1 dog and three cats, and it seems ... Read More

Beat the Heat!

Friday July 18, 2003
It's hot out there. Be aware of these common summer dangers for pets, and keep your pet safe with the knowledge gained from this week's quiz.

Help an animal with a click!

Wednesday July 16, 2003
You can help feed animals in need with just a click at the Animal Rescue Site. They also offer various pet-related merchandise to help pets in need of food and ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A: Ear Infections and Conditions

Wednesday July 9, 2003
Itchy ears, scratching, shaking, and sometimes swollen ears are a common problem for dogs and sometimes cats, too. Learn about ear anatomy and common ear conditions in pets in this ... Read More

Diet and Dietary Management

Monday July 7, 2003
Learn how to determine if your pet is overweight, what foods to feed, and the best feeding regime for your pet and household.

Happy 4th of July!

Thursday July 3, 2003
Have a safe, happy holiday for those in the United States. But beware -- it is the time of year for fireworks and thunderstorms! Learn how to protect your pet ... Read More

More on Noise Phobias...

Thursday July 3, 2003
Developed by veterinarians for Farnam Pet Products and Veterinary Products Laboratories, D.A.P.(tm) (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) is a synthetic pheromone that naturally controls and manages pet behavior associated with anxiety, fear, ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A - Pancreatitis

Thursday July 3, 2003
Holiday barbeques and picnics are part of the fun, but exercise caution when giving your pet those fatty table scraps! Pancreatitis can also occur without a known history of fatty ... Read More

Introducing Equi-Tox

Thursday July 3, 2003
Equi-Tox Incorporated is a pharmaceutical research and development firm that specializes in Equine Fescue Toxicosis. Read more about the company and their work.

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