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Once a bandage has been applied by your veterinarian, it is imperative that you monitor and care for the bandage daily to prevent complications. Proper bandage care is essential for fast healing of your pet’s wound. A bandage that is dirty, wet or too tight…
Read MoreBe Prepared Keep your regular veterinarian’s phone number and the after-hours veterinarian’s phone number in a place you can easily find them. Include directions or maps so you know how to get there even when you are worried or in a hurry. Have a written…
Read MoreCommon household items such as plants, foods and chemicals can harm your pet if ingested. With a little knowledge and a bit of extra effort you can pet-proof your home and prevent an accidental poisoning. Pet-Proof your Home Cover trash bins or store them in…
Read MoreThere are many reasons cats will not eat their normal diet. They may have an underlying disease condition such as upper respiratory infection, pancreatitis, kidney disease or cancer. Occasionally cats will suffer bouts of anxiety related to household changes, i.e. a new home, variations of…
Read MoreWhat is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (aka T. gondii). It is one of the most common parasitic diseases found in pets and humans. Despite the high prevalence, this parasite rarely causes significant clinical disease, as long as pets…
Read MoreAlmost all kittens and cats are exposed to feline herpes virus (FHV-1). Some will develop effective immunity against it and others will become carriers of the virus. FHV-1 will commonly go into a latent state and hide within the nervous system and not cause any…
Read MoreFeline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) is the term used to describe a group of urinary tract symptoms in cats. These symptoms include bloody urine, straining to urinate (frequently going in an out of the litter box and/or posturing to urinate with little to no urine voided),…
Read MorePeriodontal disease affects more than 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 3 years. It starts with plaque accumulation on the teeth. Plaque is 70% bacteria. It is the “sticky” stuff on your teeth every morning. When plaque is not removed with toothbrushing,…
Read MoreDental disease involves a wide variety of problems including periodontal disease, genetic malocclusions, cancer, fractures, concussive trauma leading to dead teeth, endodontic disease, tooth resorption and many other maladies. There is no shortage of things that can wrong in the oral cavity. Two common conditions…
Read MoreResorbing teeth are teeth that the body is trying to destroy. They are known as resorptive lesions or kitty cavities. We do not know the cause of this painful condition. The tooth is “eaten” away, exposing the nerve-containing pulp cavity. As time progresses, the tooth…
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