Animal Talk
The benefits of owning a pet
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Scientific information and studies show that dogs are called “Man’s Best Friend” for good reason. The interactions between dogs and humans is like no other.
Animal Talk
So you have a diabetic cat?
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Diabetes is a fairly common problem in cats. Some pet owners are daunted by the thought of managing this complex disease.
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Behavior tips for your new puppy
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As veterinarians we see new puppies everyday. It is always fun and exciting to work with owners as they introduce the puppy to its new home.
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Feline urinary crystals
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Crystals in your cat’s urine is not normal and can be very painful. They can lead to bladder stones and the possibility of eventual urinary obstruction.
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Oral flea and tick products
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As the weather gets warmer we are now on the lookout for the reemergence of large numbers of fleas and ticks. For the last few years pet owners have been using the oral products in the isoxazoline class (Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, and Credelio).
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Taking care of your cats’ teeth
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Cats are afflicted with a very common painful condition known as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL). This occurs when the teeth slowly breakdown and resorb.
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Canine influenza highly contagious
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Dog flu, also know as canine influenza (CIV), is a very contagious viral disease that first appeared in Florida at a greyhound racetrack in 2004. This respiratory disease spread very rapidly.
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Abuse of opioids affects veterinary providers
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We are all aware of the opioid crisis in the U.S. today especially with prescription medications. There is potential for abuse in veterinary practice and reports of “clients” going from veterinarian to veterinarian seeking controlled medications that are addictive.
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Veterinary specialists
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It seems like the norm in human medicine is to see your family physician for a health issue but if the problem is the least bit complicated then a referral to a specialist follows. In the veterinary world the general practitioner manages most of your pet’s medical problems. There are, however, complicated cases that require specialists and veterinarians will recommend a consult with a specialist.