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WE CALL THEM TUMORS. Technically, most lumps and bumps you feel on your pet’s body, in or underneath the skin, are neoplastic tumors. What that means is they are …

Understanding Leg Fractures Lara Rasmussen, DVM, MS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Overview “Ihavenomedicalbackground;whatdoI need to know to participate in the medical decision-making regarding my pet’s fracture?” The …

Laryngeal Paralysis Lara Marie Rasmussen, DVM, MS Diplomate—American College of Veterinary Surgeons A Serious and Noisy Condition “What is it and how will it affect my pet?” Laryngeal paralysis …

CONGENITAL HIP DYSPLASIA Dogs commonly have orthopedic conditions affecting their hip, knee, shoulder and elbow joints. This article will focus on an orthopedic abnormality in medium- large dogs called …

Lara Marie Rasmussen, DVM, MS Diplomate—American College of Veterinary Surgeons Pain “What is it and when would my pet have to deal with it?” Let’s start from the very …

My Veterinarian 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 …

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 …