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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog March 2004 Archive

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

Diagnosis: Heartworms

Wednesday March 31, 2004
Daytona0323 asks: "My dog has been diagnosed with Heartworms. She is 2 years old and will be going tomorrow to have X-Rays and bloodwork done. I am afraid ... Read More

Facts That May Surprise, Or Horrify, Pet Lovers

Friday March 26, 2004
Did you know that a single flea can bite a cat or dog more than 400 times in one day? Ouch! Learn some interesting (if not bothersome) facts about fleas ... Read More

How to Give Fleas and Ticks the Send-Off

Friday March 26, 2004
Quick tips from Farnam Pet Products on ways to safeguard your pets and environment from parasite invasion this spring and summer.

Farnam’s Former PR Director Opens Public Relations And Marketing Firm

Friday March 26, 2004
After 15 years of providing public relations and marketing expertise for others, Gina DePinto decided it was time to pursue her own public relations and marketing venture, specializing in the ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A - Poisonings in Pets

Tuesday March 23, 2004
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has issued their annual alert for Poison Prevention Week, March 21-27, 2004. Read this Q & A to learn ... Read More

Help For The Pet Care Pocketbook

Friday March 19, 2004
Pets are part of the family budget. That means $3 1 billion for the pet care industry in 2003, according to APPMA. So how can pet owners ensure that their ... Read More

Take A Bite Out Of Parasites And Pet Suffering

Friday March 19, 2004
Farnam Pet Press Release: Insect infestation means chronic irritation and may pose several health risks to both four-legged and two-legged creatures alike. Consumers need to prepare for intervention and treatment ... Read More

Anal Sac Cancer

Tuesday March 16, 2004
TAZSI asks: "My father's dog was just diagnosed with cancer in the anal sac. They biopsied a small, pea-sized lump. Has anyone had any experience with this? ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A - Scooting and Anal Sac Problems

Friday March 12, 2004
Yes, kind of an unpleasant topic to talk about, but certainly a common question that pet owners have -- why does my pet scoot? What can be done to prevent ... Read More

Counterfeit Frontline and Advantage

Thursday March 11, 2004
Forum member JIntile posts from AAHA online journal: "The EPA issued a warning March 5 that counterfeit versions of pesticides Advantage and Frontline, produced by Bayer Animal Health and Merial ... Read More

Bark Collar Research Question

Tuesday March 9, 2004
AJENSEN5831 asks: "I am writing a paper regarding the drawbacks to electronic bark collars. I work at a vet clinic, so I have seen several cases of irritated skin ... Read More

A Viewer's Viewpoint on Vaccinations

Thursday March 4, 2004
Guest author Helen L. McKinnon offers her viewpoint on vaccinations in animals, citing various sources and information known thus far. As with any medical decision, please refer all questions about ... Read More

Intestinal Lymphangectasia - Help!

Tuesday March 2, 2004
TCSMOMMYDEAR asks: "I'm looking for any information anyone can provide for a friend. Her sweet, sweet, 3-year old bulldog went in for surgery today, is not doing well, and the ... Read More

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