The Vet Says Winston is Chubby
You come in for Winston’s yearly visit to the vet for his physical exam, vaccines and a heartworm check. The vet is checking him over, and comments that for …
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FB History
In veterinary medicine we rely on our knowledge and expertise, the physical findings and data from the patient, and (very strongly) we also rely on the history provided by …
Conservative Management of Osteoarthritis
(aka: arthritis, degenerative joint disease, bone-on-bone) I hear about it all the time, but what exactly is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a chronic degeneration that occurs in the various joints …
Pain Management
PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR PET: A Pet Owner’s Guide Lara Marie Rasmussen, DVM, MS, Diplomate—American College of Veterinary Surgeons Pain “What is it and when would my pet have …
Limb Amputation
Limb Amputation: Understanding, Accepting and Living Fully Overview Our dog and cat friends & family are lucky; not only do they have us (!), they have four legs. These …
Laryngeal Paralysis
A Serious and Noisy Condition “What is it and how will it affect my pet?” Laryngeal paralysis is a condition recognized mostly in older dogs that can develop slowly …
Laryngeal Paralysis – Emergency Care
***The following is information that may be useful during a breathing crisis. Do not expect to manage a life-threatening breathing crisis without advance preparations and self-education.*** Prepared by: Lara …
Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture
INFRASPINATUS MUSCLE CONTRACTURE A Severely Stiff Shoulder “What structures are damaged in this disability?” The shoulder joint in dogs is made up of many structures; all of them assist …
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a common developmental problem in large breed dogs that is both hereditary and affected by nutrition, body weight and activity level. It is literally a looseness …
Ear Canal Removal (TECA)
Eliminate ongoing ear pain and odor; Stop the need for and cost of ear medications and veterinary visits to treat long-term and frequent ear infections; Cure most ear canal …