Fire is Your Pet’s Worst Friend
It’s still tailgating time, Thanksgiving is here, and in a few weeks it will be Christmas time. Outdoor grills, fireplaces, and electrical appliances pose a risk to our pets that shouldn’t be overlooked. So don’t spoil the happiness of the season and take into account these pieces of advice for your pet and fire safety. […]
Holidays Hazards for Pets
Holidays can be a wonderful time spent with loved ones and being grateful for everything we have received over the past year. However, there are some things to be aware of when holidays are in session. Our pets can become vulnerable to some holiday hazards and it is important to be knowledgeable and cautious about […]
Prosthetic Limbs for Dogs
Prosthetic intervention has been used for many years in human rehabilitation to achieve mechanical and rehabilitative goals, that is, to stand up and walk again. The use of these prosthetic limbs for dogs and other pets has been limited in veterinary medicine although published case reports have existed for over 40 years. “The use of […]
Cosmetic Procedures
Whether it is for appearance purposes or for more ease in function and motion, cosmetic surgeries are not uncommon these days. From teeth whitening to liposuction people will sometimes elect to have these procedures even when there is no medical need present. Now, some people are applying these same principles when it comes to their […]
Trick or Treat, Give Me Something Good to Eat!
Trick or Treat, give me something good to eat! There are a number of healthy treats that your horse can enjoy. These treats can provide pleasure and add beneficial nutrients to your horse’s diet. However, they can also precipitate into behavioral problems. “Some fruits and vegetables make healthy horse treats,” notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical […]
Pets on Wheels
Some injures can lead to paralysis and drive our pets to a dead-end. Fortunately, there are now options for animals that can make their lives go on wheels again. Literally. For pets that have lost use of their legs because of paralysis or a disease, wheelchair devices are now available that can restore lost motion. […]
Feline Nutrition
About 40 percent of cats in American households are obese. “Obesity is a serious medical condition and has been linked to other medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, degenerative joint disease, and lower urinary tract disease,” explains Liz Kelley, veterinary technician II at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). There […]
PTSD in Dogs
When most people think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, veteran soldiers might come to mind or perhaps someone who has experienced a bad car accident or a natural disaster. The reality is that people are not the only ones capable of having this anxiety disorder; animals experience it as well. PTSD is an anxiety […]
New Advances in Technology for Pets
How do our pets benefit from technological advances in veterinary medicine? Some of the latest innovation in imaging and treatment technology has led to less invasive, more accurate, and even faster diagnosis of disease, which improves outcomes for our pets. Veterinarians add these new tools to their treatment arsenal to identify the best treatment options […]
Is a Minimally Invasive Surgery a Better Option?
It is scary when pets have to face the inevitable surgery and go “under the knife.” The fear felt as a pet owner may be alleviated as veterinarians are now embracing a practice that has been around in human operations for years – one which may cause less harm and less stress for pets. This […]
