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Dealing with Sarcoptic Mange
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Dealing with Sarcoptic Mange
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April 1, 2011
Sarcoptic Mange or Scabies is an intensely pruritic (itchy) dermatosis of dogs caused by a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis. Although the mite...
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Dealing with Ear Mites in cats and dogs
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March 25, 2011
Ear mites are common in young cats and dogs, and generally confine themselves to the ear canal. Mites are tiny, and individual mites may be seen with ...
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Treatment and control of ticks
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March 18, 2011
Ticks are commonly found in bushy areas, shrubs etc and any animal (including humans) which enters these environments is at risk of becoming a tick’...
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External Parasites
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March 11, 2011
At some stage of their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ea...
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Dogs: If only they could talk
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March 4, 2011
1. Holy cow! What indignity. Couldn’t you find another place to stick that thermometer? 2. Blaming your poops on me ... not funny … not funny at a...
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Pyometra in dogs
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February 25, 2011
Pyometra is a disease mainly of middle-aged female dogs that have not been spayed. In the past, we thought pyometra was simply a uterine infection, bu...
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Seizures and Epilepsy in pets – part III
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February 18, 2011
Breed Incidence Any dog may become an epileptic for acquired reasons such as postencephalitis, brain trauma or birth injury. However, in certain breed...
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Seizures and Epilepsy part II
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February 11, 2011
Causes of Seizures in pets Intracranial (within the brain) causes of seizures in dogs include: Acute brain infection (encephalitis), increased size of...
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Seizures and Epilepsy in pets – (Part I)
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February 4, 2011
What is A Seizure? A seizure is an external manifestation (something we can see) of abnormal, intermittent electrical activity in the brain. Although ...
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Getting a handle on Cat Hairballs
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January 28, 2011
Cat breeds with long fur tend to develop hairballs more easily than those with short hair. Hairballs in cats shouldn’t be taken for granted as they ...
North American Veterinary Conference
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North American Veterinary Conference
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January 21, 2011
I am writing this article from the Gaylord Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, where I am attending the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC)...
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Entropion in dogs
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January 14, 2011
Normally, the upper and lower eyelids close tightly, protecting the eye from damage and preventing tear evaporation. Entropion is the most common cong...
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Strange things I have seen in my career
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January 7, 2011
One of the most repulsive things I have seen in my practice of veterinary medicine occurred just a few weeks ago. Late one evening, I came out on an e...
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Tips for handling injured pets
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December 30, 2010
Never assume that even the gentlest pet will not bite or scratch if injured. Pain and fear can make animals unpredictable or even dangerous.{{more}} D...
Aural Hematomas
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Aural Hematomas
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December 23, 2010
An aural hematoma is a collection of blood within the cartilage plate of the ear, due to broken blood vessels. These hematomas occur as a result of he...
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Aquariums for Christmas
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December 17, 2010
Its Christmas time again and lots of us are thinking of dusting out and setting up that aquarium tank that was in an obscure corner of the house since...
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Leptospirosis in dogs
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December 10, 2010
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects many species of animals as well as human beings. It occurs throughout the world. St.Vincent and the ...
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What is Toxoplasmosis?
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December 3, 2010
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a microscopic parasite called Toxaplasma gondii. It is not a new disease, having first been discovered in 1908. M...
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Doggy odours
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November 26, 2010
The characteristic “doggy odour” is not something we relish for our dog, but is an inevitable part of owning a canine companion. However, this is ...
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Hypothyroidism in dogs
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November 19, 2010
The thyroid gland is a paired gland found on either side of the trachea (wind pipe). The thyroid gland produces two types of hormones. Hypothyroidism ...
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Cats and Dogs co-habitation?
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November 12, 2010
Many people think that dogs and cats cannot live together, like the proverbial phrase “fighting like cats and dogs”, and there is obviously some t...
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Cats and their nine lives
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November 5, 2010
“Cats have nine lives.” Cats agility, quickness and ability to land on their feet have kept this saying around for a long time. Have you ever wond...
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How do hookworms and roundworms infect people?
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October 29, 2010
Dogs and cats infected with these worms contaminate their surroundings by passing eggs or larvae in their faeces (dung). Because pets will pass faeces...
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Intestinal worms in pets
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October 22, 2010
Almost everyday in my practice, clients enquire about intestinal worms in dogs and cats. Some of the questions they ask are as follows: Can the worms ...
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Anal Sac disease
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October 15, 2010
The anal sacs are located on either side of your pet’s anus, just under the skin, at about 5 and 7 o’clock positions. They open to the outside by ...
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Parturition and tips on Puppy care
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October 8, 2010
After pups are delivered, normally the mother would lick and clean them. She would also bite and cut the umbilical cords if they are still attached to...
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Pregnancy in dogs
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October 1, 2010
The choice of whether or not to breed your dog is an important decision. Before breeding your dog, you need to ask yourself a few questions: 1. Can I ...
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When to mate our dogs
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September 24, 2010
Female dogs generally have two reproductive cycles per year. This process begins at the so called puberty. Small breeds may start their cycles at 5-6 ...
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Heartworm Disease
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September 17, 2010
This disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the heart and adjacent blood vessels. Its presence in this area causes...
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Smart patients
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September 10, 2010
My patients come in a wide variety of sizes, diverse species and intellectual ability, irrespective of their size, age or upbringing. They never cease...
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Those stray dogs
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September 3, 2010
Everywhere we go in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we encounter the so called “stray dogs”. The million dollar question is “Were they born in t...
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Emergency or not!
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August 27, 2010
I know, if we have a pet that we love, anytime our pet becomes ill, we think that it is a medical emergency that demands immediate veterinary medical ...
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Leptospirosis in dogs
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August 13, 2010
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects many species of animals as well as human beings. It occurs throughout the world.{{more}} St.Vincent ...
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Age determination in cats kittens
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August 6, 2010
Kittens: When owners bring their new kitten to the clinic, one of the first questions they ask is: “Can you tell me how old is my kitten?” The ans...
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Spaying and Neutering
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July 30, 2010
What is Neutering? To accomplish surgical neutering, a veterinarian removes certain reproductive organs. If your cat or dog is a female, the veterinar...
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Dog fights
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July 23, 2010
In the last few days, I have had a barrage of dogs coming into the clinic with dog bite wounds, varying from a few bites to massive life threatening w...
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Barking problems Part 3
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July 16, 2010
Territorial Barking One of a dog’s main duties around the home is to bark and warn off any strangers and alert fellow pack members that an intruder ...
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Barking Problems continued from last week…
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July 9, 2010
There is also barking caused by separation anxiety, which often takes place as you prepare to leave or when you’re not around. There are two types o...
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Barking problems
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July 2, 2010
Dogs bark for a variety of reasons, some good, some not so good. Sometimes barking may be a welcoming signal, other times a warning. Some dogs bark br...
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) of Cats
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June 25, 2010
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a wide spread viral infection that attacks the immune system of cats. It is also caused by the same family of v...
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The Pristine Waters of SVG
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June 18, 2010
I have never considered myself to be the nautical kind, but after years upon years of battling the waves on a weekly basis in the strait between mainl...
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Little Pooches
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June 11, 2010
Last week we looked at “Big Dogs”. Today, let’s look at our little dogs. Most of us who own little dogs could testify to their loudness. Giving ...
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Is your pet’s health deteriorating?
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May 28, 2010
Keeping an eye on your pet’s health is very important. You can easily do so by understanding certain warning signals from your pet.{{more}} The life...
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