At home yearly physical examination

Detecting sickness in human is easier than finding out whether your pet isn’t feeling well. Their natural instinct is to hide their injury and sickness since it makes them vulnerable to predators. But over time the injury or illness takes control and by that time it may be too late for them. This can be avoided by doing a physical exam on your pets on a regular basis or scheduling annual vet check ups.

An annual physical examination for...

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Home euthanasia for dogs and cats

Pets today are considered more as a family member in most households than just a property. Given the special corner these pets have acquired in our home, their death can be a very traumatic and painful experience for everyone in the house. If their death is natural, there’s not much to do about it. However, if the decision of putting your pet ‘to-sleep’ is involved, the process gets much harder. There are certain circumstances, old age...

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12yr old yorkie presented with ulcerated mammary tumor.

Mammary tumors happen in middle aged nonspayed females. The mammary tissue grows and looses it's blood supply. As a result the tissue gets necrotic, as seen in this picture. 

This condition can be prevented by spaying before 6 months of age.



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Sissy is a 2yr female american bulldog who presented with profuse bloody vaginal discharge. She had no appetite and drank excessive amounts of water. On examination we found that she had pyometra (pus filled uterus), this condition requires immediate surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries. 

We took blood for a complete blood count and chemistry profile. We found Sissy to be positive for heartworm and have a severe infection. Heartworm makes the pyometra surgery more risky, both of these cond...
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A 40lb male husky presented with right swollen testicle. He was given antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication but the inflammation did not decrease. We sedated him and cleaned the area. We found fistulas exiting the testicle filled with thick pus. We also found that the right testicle had adhered to the scrotum and was hard and gritty to the touch. 

Both testicles and scrotum were removed. A culture and sensitivity of the pus was sent for analysis.

Castration of male dogs decreases incide...
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Obesity is a killer condition that is not only prevalent among humans, but among our furry four-legged friends as well. There is no way these animals can watch their weight or control how much they eat. That entirely depends on the owner. Arthritis, reduced cardiac function and hair loss are some of the diseases that are associated with obesity. As the old adage goes, ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’. Here are some of the possible ways you can save your pet from obesity.

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If you find that your pet binges on food through the day and seems to have no limits to eating, it is in all probability due to boredom rather than hunger. When a pet is under-exercised or shows typical signs of being a couch potato, he/she may have no other alternative but to eat to stay occupied. As a pet owner, you need to watch out for these telltale signs because it could indicate impending health disorders that could be life threatening to your pet. 

Understanding Pet Nutrition

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How to Syringe-Feed, Tube-Feed, or Bottle-Feed a Pet

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1. DIET-quality puppy food, that is balanced and has all the nutrients needed for a growing dog. Feed 3 times a day or free choice.
2. BEHAVIOR- talk with a dog trainer about aggression or destructive behaviors. This is the number 1 reason that owners have to give up their pets.
3. DENTAL CARE- get your new puppy to like having his teeth cleaned. Use appropriate toothpaste and brush to keep the mouth healthy.
4. MICROCHIP OR COLLAR ID
5. PARASITE PREVENTION AND VACCINATION- monthly deworming to prevent heartwor...

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