Veterinary Medicine February 2012 Archive

Most cats are good groomers. They lick and clean their coats more often than dogs, and in the process, swallow hair. Lots of hair. This is especially true for long-haired ... Read More

Today is Spay Day 2012. What is Spay Day, you ask? It is the annual spotlight on spaying and neutering pets, sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States ... Read More

Time flies, and it is easy to "save something for later" only to find it is considerably out of date when you check it again. This is true for both ... Read More

Prior to the 136th Westminster Dog Show, we met the veterinary professionals (vets and vet tech) showing dogs this year. At the show on the 13th and 14th of February ... Read More

Recognizing when a pet is overweight is the first step toward getting fit and living a healthier life. Just like their human counterparts, overweight pets are more prone to heart ... Read More

The 4th premolar tooth (also known as the Carnassial tooth) is the largest tooth in the dog's mouth. It is located midway between the nose and the angle of the ... Read More

When thinking of common itchy parasites, ear mites often come to mind. Today, learn about an itchy skin mite that is also sometimes called "Walking Dandruff." Cheyletiella are mites that ... Read More

Guest author Ahna Brutlag DVM, Assistant Director of Veterinary Services at the Pet Poison Helpline, shares this case of a common poisoning hazard for pets; human medications. ... Read More

Seizures are one of the most common neurological problems that are seen in both dogs and cats. Watching your dog or cat have a seizure can be a frightening ... Read More

Valentine's Day is today (February 14), and for many of us, that means enjoying chocolate! Most people are aware that chocolate is toxic to pets, but may not know why ... Read More

In this interview, Theresa DePorter DVM MRCVS dip ECVBM-CA, a veterinarian specializing in behavior, shares what it is like as a co-puppy raiser for Leader Dogs For The ... Read More

In this interview, meet vet tech Kara Hickey who started showing dogs like I did; in 4-H. She works at a veterinary practice where "75% of the staff ... Read More

This is the 5th year that Dr. Terri Marks and I have met at the Westminster dog show. We met in 2008, when she was showing her Mastiff, ... Read More

In this interview, meet Calvin, a beautiful Shetland Sheepdog (a.k.a. Sheltie) who, in addition to completing his championship, as also earned titles in agility and herding. In addition ... Read More

Each year, members of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) donate their time and expertise to provide eye exams for service animals. Dogs that guide the visually impaired, ... Read More

This year is the 136th year of the Westminster Dog show. Six new breeds will be showing this year, including the Entlebucher Mountain Dog. Learn about this breed, a member of ... Read More

In an amazing story of survival, Precious Reynolds, an eight-year old girl from California, has recovered from rabies. She is only the third known case in the US of surviving ... Read More

Each year, February is designated as Dental Health month for pets and for kids. Both campaigns promote awareness not only about how good dental health promotes overall health, but also ... Read More