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May 21, 2010
Manâs best friend is notorious for having the worldâs worst breath. But what seems like just an annoyance could mean serious health problems.{{mor...
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May 14, 2010
(Adapted from an article by âDavid the Dog manâ from the Daily Mail) A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. Polar Bears can smell a human being ...
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April 30, 2010
In my nineteen years of practice, I have come across some of the most innovative and amusing names that people give to their pooches. Most interesting...
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April 23, 2010
 ENSURE that the size of your aquarium is adequate for the amount of and types of fishes you want to have. Keep in mind that some aquarium fishes gr...
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April 9, 2010
LAST week we looked at some questions and answers concerning the care for your older pet. I will like to continue with the following: Q: What are the ...
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April 1, 2010
Q. When does a pet become âoldâ? A: It varies, but cats and small dogs are generally considered geriatric at the age of 7. Larger breed dogs tend ...
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March 26, 2010
1. Wrap the pill in a bite of special food or in a treat. Cream cheese seems to be especially effective. Then let your cat eat the food in any way tha...
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March 19, 2010
If your dog is not on dietary restrictions and your veterinarian said that the medication can be given with food, the easiest way to give a pill is to...
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March 12, 2010
What happens if a cat is infected with the FeLv (Feline leukemia virus)? When we are exposed to a virus such as a flu virus, there are two possible ou...
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March 5, 2010
1. Feline Leukemia Virus disease: Feline Leukemia virus infection was until recently, the most common fatal disease in cats. Because we can now protec...
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February 26, 2010
THE COMMON myth is that cats are anti-social. Cats are social, but the social system of domestic cats differs from that of the domestic dog. Cats have...
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February 19, 2010
Canine Ehrlichiosis, commonly known as âtick feverâ, is caused by a germ (rickettsia) called ehrlichia canis. Dogs get tick fever from tick bites....
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February 12, 2010
Q: How can I prevent my pet from making me sick? A: There are many simple steps you can take to prevent your pet and your family from getting sick: * ...
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February 5, 2010
Q: Can animals carry diseases I can catch? A: Yes, they can. Diseases passed from animals to humans are called âzoonoticâ diseases. Q: Are these d...
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January 29, 2010
Other forms of poisoning that I see quite often in my practice are: From the ingestion of Warfarin (Coumadin). This is a preparation generally found i...
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January 22, 2010
Like it or not, pets often come in contact with poisonous substances that could be life threatening. In my practice, some of the most common forms of ...
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January 15, 2010
WILL IT BE PAINLESS? Euthanasia is most often accomplished for pets by injection of a death inducing drug. Your Veterinarian may administer a tranquil...
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January 8, 2010
Perhaps the kindest thing you can do for a pet that has been extremely ill or so severely injured that it will never be able to resume a life of good ...
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December 30, 2009
Proper Care of the Chicks The male will feed the hen, and the hen feeds the chicks, youngest first, until they are about 3 weeks of age. Then the male...
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December 23, 2009
1. How long does it take for the eggs to hatch? The eggs hatch in eighteen days from the time the hen starts setting. She may not sit until several or...
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December 18, 2009
1. Should Budgies get people food? Small amounts of cooked chicken, egg, apple, pear, cantaloupe, leafy greens, whole wheat bread, and corn bread are ...
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December 11, 2009
THE Christmas season is here and we may be tempted to treat our pooches to special Christmas treats. We should, however, be mindful of those foods tha...
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December 4, 2009
Dogs: Some questions and answers. Q: Is it Ok for my dog to eat grass? A: Grass eating is considered normal by most veterinarians. Dogs in the wild do...
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November 27, 2009
Myth: Cats always land on their feet. Fact: While cats instinctively fall feet first and may survive falls from high places, they also may receive bro...
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November 20, 2009
* 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}}...
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November 13, 2009
IT WAS raining cats and dogs about 10 p.m. one cold and rainy evening about 15 years ago when the phone rang. A desperate voice at the other end was t...
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November 6, 2009
Generally, your veterinarian will conduct a routine ear examination when the pet is first seen usually before vaccinations or check- ups to ensure tha...
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October 30, 2009
Ticks: Ticks are commonly found in bushy areas, shrubs etc and any animal (or human) that enters these environments is at risk of becoming a tickâs ...
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October 23, 2009
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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October 16, 2009
1. Change cat litter daily before T. gondii oocysts âripenâ and become infectious. Dispose of used litter safely, preferably is a sealed plastic b...
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October 9, 2009
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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October 2, 2009
Skin - Skin tumors are very common in older dogs, but much less common in cats. Most skin tumors in cats are malignant, but in dogs they are often ben...
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September 25, 2009
Neoplasia is the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself is called a neoplasm or tumor. It can b...
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September 18, 2009
Believe it or not, a dogâs skin is very sensitive and delicate. Their pH is different from a humanâs and because of this dogs need to use very spe...
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September 11, 2009
Depending on your petâs attitude, you may not want to say N-A-I-L T-R-I-M too loud. While some cats and dogs barely notice when youâre trimming th...
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September 4, 2009
If your cat is straining to urinate and only produces a few drops of urine or none at all, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Your cat...
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August 28, 2009
1. Drastic change in the dogâs normal behaviour for example, withdrawal or increased circling and patrol behaviour, changes in the amount or charact...
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August 21, 2009
1. Donât expect children to be responsible for pets and show discretion in their handling until they are old enough, usually over 6-8 years of age.{...
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August 14, 2009
How can I avoid being bitten by a dog? Never approach a strange dog, especially one whoâs tied up or confined behind a fence or in a car. Â Donât ...
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August 7, 2009
Canine Ehrlichiosis, commonly known as âtick feverâ is caused by a germ (rickettsia) called ehrlichia canis. Dogs get tick fever from tick bites. ...
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July 31, 2009
This disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the heart and adjacent blood vessels. Its presence in this area, cause...
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July 24, 2009
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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July 17, 2009
You donât have to get a puppy to train it the way you like. You can teach an old dog new tricks. For some families, the best choice is an older hous...
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