Summer is here, and that means summer vacation! However, if you’re a dog owner, you know all too well that the excitement of packing up for a fun summer trip can be tempered by the big, sad eyes of your canine companion who has to stay home or go to the kennel while you’re gone. Unless you’ve … [Read more...]
CPR: It’s not just for humans
The AVMA has a family friendly video to demonstrate CPR. Janet Olson, veterinary cardiologist, involves her children to demonstrate and cover everything pet owners need to know to administer CPR to a pet. Veterinarians can use this video for websites, social media or blog posts. It is also a … [Read more...]
Should I Worry About Bloat in My Dog?
Bloat is a serious condition that can rapidly progress to a life-threatening gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), a medical emergency that requires immediate veterinary care. Bloat, or gastric dilatation, occurs when the stomach distends with air, fluid or food to several times its normal size. … [Read more...]
7 Scary Diseases Your Dog Can Get from Water
7 Water Parasites and Diseases that Can Infect Your Dog The temperature’s rising, and as summer enters full swing there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water. While the vast majority of pets get through their water experience with nothing more than a wet coat, there are some organisms … [Read more...]
July Fourth Fireworks: Awesome for Humans, Terrifying for Pets
Tips for keeping your dogs, cats and other pets safe and happy during summer celebrations Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing lights of fireworks, but they can be terrifying and overwhelming for pets, and possibly hazardous. On the Fourth of July, so many pets are frightened and … [Read more...]
Noise aversion: More than storms and fireworks
Dr. Gary Landsberg explains the fear of environmental sounds beyond the booms and bangs. It's easy to cite loud sounds like fireworks and thunder as sources of anxiety in pets. 'Tis the season after all. But veterinary behaviorist Dr. Gary Landsberg notes that other environmental noises and … [Read more...]
5 Summertime Pests for Dogs and Cats
Fleas, Ticks and 5 Other Summertime Pests for Dogs and Cats Summer brings with it tons of sun, fun, and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it also is a time where our pets are exposed to a variety of pests, many of them lurking in places unseen. Here are five buggers that are especially … [Read more...]
5 Common Cat Skin Problems
Itchy Cat? How to Identify and Resolve Skin Problems in Cats Cats are known as secretive beings, and as any cat owner knows they can be very good at hiding the early signs of disease. But even the most stoic cat can have a hard time hiding what’s plainly visible to the naked eye: skin disease. … [Read more...]
Critical decisions in cranial cruciate ligament repair
Painful and debilitating for patients, expensive versus less effective repair options for clients, WAY too many recommended surgical approaches for you. Are you limping toward the best plan? The patient: A 6-year-old, 60-lb male castrated American bulldog with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament … [Read more...]
Canine influenza confirmed in felines
Is "canine influenza" a misnomer? Perhaps, in light of a recent finding. The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (UW Shelter Medicine) has confirmed that the virus that sickened a large number of dogs in the Midwest last year has now infected a … [Read more...]
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