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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the snow melts (and mud season ensues), we all start thinking about getting back in the saddle. Literally.
We often think of older dogs being arthritic and having stiff joints and tense muscles. Cats have the same problems but tend to hide their pain and suffering.