Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) in Dogs
Imagine your dog is happily playing in the yard, jumps up to catch a ball, lands badly, and comes up not just lame but weak or even paralyzed in a
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Flea Anemia in Cats and Dogs
It is important to get the message out early: Fleas aren’t just a nuisance. They drink blood, and blood loss can kill. In almost every case, the owner had no idea
Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Your Pet’s Itchy Skin Itchy skin in dogs and cats is often more than just a minor annoyance. Red, oozing bald patches, rashes, and large expanses of hair loss are
Follicular Cysts in Dogs
What are follicular cysts in dogs? Follicular cysts are large bumps, or nodules, on a dog’s skin. They are one of many types of bumps, or skin masses, that dogs
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy in Dogs
The femoral head osteotomy (referred to as FHNO) is the hip surgery where the head and neck of the femur (thigh bone) are cut off and permanently removed. There are
Epulis Tumor in Dogs’ Mouths
Epulides/epuli (plural of epulis) are common benign growths found in dogs’ mouths. There are three types: Fibromatous epulis appears on a stalk of tissue, much like a mushroom, or as an
Esophagostomy Tube (E-tube) Care
Many people are intimidated by the idea of feeding a pet through an artificial tube, but the fact is the esophagostomy, or E-tube, makes feeding the sickly pet easy and free
Enrichment for Senior Dogs
What is Enrichment and Why is it Important for Senior Dogs? Enrichment is offering experiences and opportunities to animals to encourage healthy natural behaviors and enhance physical and emotional welfare.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs and Cats
What the Pancreas Normally Does The pancreas is a small light pink glandular organ nestled under the stomach and alongside the upper small intestine. There are two types of pancreatic
Declawing and Alternatives for Cats
Declawing (also known as onychiectomy) has probably become the most controversial of all the elective surgical procedures commonly performed by veterinarians. While it is normal for cats to scratch things