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Are your pet’s teeth clean?
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May 21, 2010
Man’s best friend is notorious for having the world’s worst breath. But what seems like just an annoyance could mean serious health problems.{{mor...
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Interesting animal facts
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May 14, 2010
(Adapted from an article by “David the Dog man” from the Daily Mail) A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out. Polar Bears can smell a human being ...
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OH, the names we give our dogs
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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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Tips on caring for your aquarium fishes
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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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Caring for older pets continued
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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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Caring for older Pets
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April 1, 2010
Q. When does a pet become “old”? 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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How to give your cat a pill
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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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How to give your dog a pill
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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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Feline Leukemia: Continued from last week…
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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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Some diseases of Cats
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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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Social behaviour of Cats
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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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Tick Fever in dogs
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February 19, 2010
Canine Ehrlichiosis, commonly known as “tick fever”, is caused by a germ (rickettsia) called ehrlichia canis. Dogs get tick fever from tick bites....
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Pets and zoonotic diseases continued …
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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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Pets and Zoonotic diseases
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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 “zoonotic” diseases. Q: Are these d...
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First Aid for your poisoned pet continued
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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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First Aid for your poisoned pet
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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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Pet euthanasia continued….
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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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Pet Euthanasia. When is it time?
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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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Budgies / Parakeets continued
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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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More Q&A about your Budgie / Parakeet
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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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Foods that are Poisonous to Dogs:
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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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Some questions and answers
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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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Cats: A few facts
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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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Tips for handling injured pets
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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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A night to remember
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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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Treatment and control of external parasites
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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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External Parasites – continued
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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 tick’s ...
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External Parasites
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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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What is Toxoplasmosis?
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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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Common Types of Neoplasia in Pets
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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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What are Neoplasia, Tumors and Cancer?
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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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Your Dog’s Skin and Coat
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September 18, 2009
Believe it or not, a dog’s skin is very sensitive and delicate. Their pH is different from a human’s and because of this dogs need to use very spe...
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Time to trim the toenails.
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September 11, 2009
Depending on your pet’s 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 you’re trimming th...
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Avoiding Dog Bites
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August 14, 2009
How can I avoid being bitten by a dog? Never approach a strange dog, especially one who’s tied up or confined behind a fence or in a car.  Don’t ...
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Tick fever in dogs
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August 7, 2009
Canine Ehrlichiosis, commonly known as “tick fever” is caused by a germ (rickettsia) called ehrlichia canis. Dogs get tick fever from tick bites. ...
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Heartworm disease
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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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Spaying and neutering
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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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Selecting an older dog
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July 17, 2009
You don’t 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...