Post Surgery Update on Cyrano
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Last week I wrote about Cyrano, the orange tabby cat who underwent surgery at NC State College of Veterinary medicine to get a new knee. Last year, Cyrano had bone ... Read More
Massachusetts Man Dies From Rabies Bite
Monday January 30, 2012
A Cape Cod man who was bitten by a brown bat in December has died of rabies encephalitis, as reported by the Boston Globe and other news sources.
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A First: Total Knee Replacement in a Cat
Thursday January 26, 2012
Today, January 26, 2012, surgeons at College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University are busy at work in a first-of-its-kind surgery - a total knee replacement in a ... Read More
Glossary Term: Polydactyl
Wednesday January 25, 2012
Polydactly is fairly common in cats. Does a polydactyl animal need medical attention? Find out what this ancient Greek word means and learn something new about animal medical terminology.
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My senior dog is drinking lots of water. Is it just old age?
Monday January 23, 2012
No matter what age your pet is, a noticeable increase in water intake (drinking) or urination often means there is an underlying medical problem.
Also, a change in urinary habits, such ... Read More
Pet Travel Tip - Finding Petsitters on the Road
Friday January 20, 2012
Getting there might not be the hardest part. What do you do if you are in a new city and need to leave your pet for a few hours? Guest ... Read More
Top 7 Optimal Body Weight Assessment Tips
Wednesday January 18, 2012
Eating right, exercise and maintaining a healthy body weight top the healthy resolutions list for many of us. This list also works for pets, but where do you start? How ... Read More
Iron Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Monday January 16, 2012
Pre-natal vitamins (human) and the 'instant' hand and foot warmer packets are a danger to pets because they contain iron. The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline have a new video ... Read More
Glossary Term: Pediculosis
Friday January 13, 2012
Pediculosis is a medical condition that can affect many species of mammals and birds. What is pediculosis, and how can you prevent it? Read this glossary term to find out.
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Ear Infections in Dogs
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Many vets can diagnose this condition with one quick whiff of the nose upon entering the exam room. Learn about ear infections, also known as otitis externa, and how can ... Read More
Recipe: Turkey and Yam for Dogs and Cats
Monday January 9, 2012
What to feed our pets is a common question. For my dogs and cats, I rotate a variety of high-quality foods. They enjoy it, and I like the variety of ... Read More
Disc Disease in Dogs
Friday January 6, 2012
Herniated spinal disc disease (also known as "slipped" disc), is a common health problem in small breed dogs and people. Guest Author Dr. Beatrix Nanai, a veterinary ... Read More
Raven's New Year's Resolutions
Wednesday January 4, 2012
Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not, this is the time of year many of us take a minute to reflect on the past year and possibly visualize new ... Read More
What is Snow Nose?
Monday January 2, 2012
Most dogs love playing in the snow, including rooting around in the white stuff with their nose. Snow nose isn't something that happens only in wintery climates, though. Learn about ... Read More