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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog February 2004 Archive

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

Canine Degenerative Myelopathy

Friday February 27, 2004
Guest author Marjorie Zimmerman offers an in-depth interview on this degenerative neurological disease in dogs in this week's Viewer Viewpoint. Zimmerman is very involved in the research and support ... Read More

Spay Day USA

Tuesday February 24, 2004
Vet2B (SHANNAMARIE) posted this news: "Hi guys! Today is Spay Day USA, and many vets across the country are doing low cost spays for low income families. If ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A: Spay Operation in Dogs and Cats

Tuesday February 24, 2004
What happens when a pet is spayed? What are the health benefits? Will my pet really get fat afterwards? These questions and more in this Veterinary Q & A.

Parvo – A Dangerous Canine Virus

Friday February 20, 2004
Guest author Shirley Greene offers this excellent article on Canine Parvovirus (CPV), a potentially fatal disease in dogs. I remember when Parvo first "erupted" in 1978. Dogs of all ages ... Read More

Self Cleaning Ovens Can Be Harmful To Pets

Friday February 20, 2004
Guest author Holly Cook, a professional pet sitter, offers this self cleaning oven warning to pet owners in the Viewer Viewpoint. On a related note; pets, as well as children ... Read More

Pet Vaccination Experience

Thursday February 19, 2004
This is a new entry in the Viewer Viewpoint, the place where viewers can have their say and speak their mind! The frequency of pet vaccinations is a hot topic ... Read More

Cat-like Behaviour in Dog

Wednesday February 18, 2004
DOOLEXA asks: " My two-year-old Wheaten terrier mix has performed the following ritual since he was a puppy. He loves stuffed animals and pillows, but instead of playing with them, ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A: Chocolate Toxicity

Friday February 13, 2004
In this recently updated article, learn about the dangers of chocolate for our pets and what to watch for should your pet indulge his sweet tooth.

Non-anesthetic Dentistry - Beware

Thursday February 12, 2004
JINTILE writes: "This is from a reputable online journal (AAHA) and is kind of scary so please read (by the way Feb is National Pet Dental Health Month!) Two legal cases ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A: Dental Care For Pets

Friday February 6, 2004
February is Dental Health Month! Commonly asked questions about bad breath in pets, the difference between plaque and tartar, oral pain in animals, veterinary dental examinations, how to care for ... Read More

The Importance of Dental Care for Pets

Thursday February 5, 2004
For pets and people, February is set aside to focus on teeth, gums, and overall dental health and hygiene! It is not just about doggy breath either -- dental health ... Read More

Pet Paws and Snow Melt Salts

Wednesday February 4, 2004
SKICHICKME asks: "I am looking for information regarding the salt product that melts snow. It is my understanding that the product containing... something I can't remember at the moment... is ... Read More

Dog Received Cat Vaccine

Tuesday February 3, 2004
XEVRI asks: "My doggie, the Poodle of Doom, went in for his yearly checkup today, and recieved a cat vaccination by accident. The vet could not call for more info ... Read More

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