Over time, or after an injury, you might notice that your pet isn't as frisky as they used to be. Chances are this isn't just them "getting old," most likely your pet is suffering from arthritis - a disease that can be managed. Learn all about this condition and how it can be managed in your pet. … [Read more...]
When Your Pet Needs Anesthesia
Some veterinary procedures need to be performed with your pet under anesthesia (for example: dentistry, surgery, and some diagnostic imaging). Simply put, anesthesia is a controlled unconsciousness, where your pet’s level of consciousness is controlled so they don’t feel pain and don’t move. We … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Pet Safety
You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather and leaving pets in hot cars, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets’ health? Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather: ...Visit site for more … [Read more...]
Should clients be running with their dogs?
A hard question to answer, says Carrie Adrian, PT, PhD, CCRP, one that must take into account traits from dogs’ wild kin as well as biomechanics and what is considered “normal.” ...Visit site for more … [Read more...]
3 ways to lower infection rates during surgery
From keeping the door closed during a procedure to using an alcohol-based sterile surgical scrub instead of a brush, Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw has tips for keeping infection rates to minimum in your operating room. ...Visit site for more … [Read more...]
Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats
Initially cats may show signs of inflammation in the bladder and urethra (tube from the bladder to the tip of the penis) that may include blood in the urine, frequent urinations, straining to urinate or urinating outside of the litter box. These signs may resolve on their own in 5-7 days or may … [Read more...]
Feline breast cancer study hopes to find better treatments for animals and humans
Patients receive two vaccines, one before surgery and one after. Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and McMaster University’s Immunology Research Centre have joined together to treat breast cancer in cats using new vaccines designed to boost the immune system and kill tumor cells … [Read more...]
Diagnosing cranial cruciate ligament pathology
Not all dogs with cranial cruciate ligament pathology have palpable stifle instability. Here are a few examination skills and diagnostic tools to help you make an early diagnosis. Cranial cruciate ligament pathology is a leading cause of lameness in dogs.1 Recent advances in diagnostic … [Read more...]
Improving the outcome in dogs with orthopedic problems
Difficult, painful ambulation, whether resulting from orthopedic surgery or chronic pain, must be treated for an animal's optimal health. Explore the options and benefits of establishing a physical rehabilitation program. Advances in small-animal medicine and surgery have led to an improved and … [Read more...]
Rehab your patients the right way
Rehabilitating orthopedic patients in your veterinary practice is easy if you keep these tips in mind. Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw, a board-certified veterinary surgeon, discusses the first and foremost factor in rehab, why “no pain, no gain” doesn’t apply, and how to set up a rehab protocol. ...Visit … [Read more...]