October 06, 2011
This year a week
dedicated to recognizing the commitment veterinary technicians give
to the veterinary profession - National Veterinary Technician Week
- will take place from October 9 to October 15, 2011. In
celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, it is important
to highlight the profession that does so much for the veterinary
world.
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September 29, 2011
"Don't let 'em see you sweat" … good advice if you're in the
business world trying to close a deal. But, if you are
dealing with an animal, knowing how that animal cools itself could
be vital to its well being, especially when temperatures are
high.
"Fur-bearing animals may use different body mechanisms to cool
themselves and maintain a safe body tempera... (Read More)
September 22, 2011
Accidents happen, and pets can get burned for one reason or
another just like their owners can. When this happens, it is best
to have a hands-off policy and leave the treatments to the
professionals.
"The best thing an owner can do in the case of a burn is get the
animal to a veterinarian as soon as possible; burns are considered
to be emergencies in just abou... (Read More)
September 15, 2011
It's that time of the year again. Students have entered another
phase of their academic lives, and there is so much to take care of
at once- excelling in academics and sports, eating healthy and
staying stress-free. Many students live away from their homes
during college, and a pet can be a great companion when students
miss having their family around.
B... (Read More)
September 08, 2011
Strong bones, joints, ligaments, and
muscles are vital to healthy movement and a healthy lifestyle in
animals. Now, when these functions go awry in a pet due to
unhealthy habits or unfortunate circumstances, a pet's quality of
life can still be sustained due to the modern day procedures of
orthopedics in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Sharon Kerwin, prof... (Read More)
September 01, 2011
It is a question many pet owners face:
does my dog need some obedience training?
"Yes, I recommend obedience training
for all dogs, because not only does it help provide basic obedience
and command recognition, it also helps bolster basic interactions
between people and their pets," Dr. Stacy Eckman, lecturer at the
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine... (Read More)