Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disease that is very common in senior cats. This disease is caused by an overproduction of circulating thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. There are many ... Read More

MARYRSMITH asks: "I've heard that fatty tumors in people can be liposuctioned, can a fatty tumor in a dog be liposuctioned? If so, is recovery time about the same as ... Read More

Perhaps an obvious question to the previous entry. Coats for pets were some of the first "pet clothes" available, and now just about every type of attire is available for ... Read More

MVTOFINO asks: "...[tree pitch] is causing a lot of discomfort for our 5 year old Bouvier. Once it is in the fur, it very quickly involves the skin as ... Read More

The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has ... Read More

A recent Pre-Vet / Career forum discussion on the "value" of a veterinary technical school education has prompted some people to ask what is a veterinary technician, and what do ... Read More

Losing a pet to old age, illness or injury is never easy, even when the pet is "put to sleep" as gently as possible. As if the loss itself isn't ... Read More

The annual exam is much more than just a cursory check-up. It is most often during these exams that a veterinarian can pick up the early warning signs of a ... Read More

FOX99836 writes: "My husband and I learned in April that our dog, Lady, has untreatable cancer all through her body. When our vet saw the report for the ultrasound, she ... Read More

People who work as Veterinary Technicians learn the necessary animal handling skills and knowledge by attending veterinary technical school or by learning the skills on-the-job. Read this FAQ to learn ... Read More

Cool wet fall days provide the perfect weather to develop rain scald and thrush in horses. Both of these problems are preventable and daily checks can catch a problem before ... Read More

If your pet is having respiratory trouble and medications are not working or the diagnosis has yet to be reached, your vet may order a rhinoscopy for your pet. Rhinoscopy ... Read More

SASSYSORREL writes: "After teching for 17 years, I decided to get an associate's degree in veterinary science technology in order to make myself more employable and make more money. Although ... Read More

Most people have heard of "kennel cough", but what are the signs seen? Unlike a reverse sneeze when air is forcefully inhaled, kennel cough is characterized by a dry, hacking ... Read More

Reverse sneezing is a fairly common respiratory event seen in dogs (rarely cats) that, while harmless, can be quite frightening for dog owners to witness. Find out what happens during ... Read More

Finding an avian vet and establishing a good relationship with them are perhaps the two most beneficial things you can do for your pet bird. Find out how to do ... Read More

BUTRFLYSARA asks: "I've seen this post a lot, and was wondering if any one knew of any programs that can help people with vet bills? I need to get my ... Read More