Animal Talk
Canine tumors need to be evaluated
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Whenever you see or feel a mass on your dog it is important to have it checked out by a veterinarian. The most common tumor on older dogs is called a lipoma or fatty tumor.
Animal Talk
Taking care of your pet’s teeth
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February is National Pet Health Dental Month, which helps raise awareness that the number one health issue in our pets is periodontal disease. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats will develop dental disease by the age of three.
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.
Animal Talk
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.
Animal Talk
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.
Animal Talk
Springtime is birthing time on the farm
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Spring is here and in the large animal veterinary world, that means babies. It is an exciting time of year that also brings some challenges.
Animal Talk
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).
Animal Talk
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.
Animal Talk
Technology in ambulatory medicine
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Technology is a large, everyday component in the daily routine of equine veterinarians. It has vastly changed the way medicine is practiced and most days, we are glad for the advancement.