Breast Cancer Happens in Companion Animals
Print an 8.5″x11″ pdf of this poster. Everyone reading this is a mammal (unless you are a particularly sentient anemone, coelacanth or axolotl), and one of the things that pegs
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Brachial Plexus Avulsion in Dogs and Cats
Brachial Plexus avulsion or brachial plexus injury can occur when an animal suffers an injury involving the front limbs or shoulders. Caused by trauma such as an automobile accident, a
Bladder Stones in Dogs and Cats
Bladder stones are solid mineral deposits that form inside the bladder of dogs and cats and are quite common. Stones start out as crystals that form in the urine. Crystals
Black Fly Bites on Dogs
Black flies (buffalo gnats) are members of the Simullidae family. Their colors vary from black to gray to yellow to olive, and their thorax is humped over the head, giving the appearance
Biliary Mucocele is a Surgical Emergency in Dogs
It all starts with a sick, usually middle-aged or older dog. He is listless, not eating, and maybe has vomiting and/or diarrhea and fever. These are symptoms that could mean
Bicipital Tendinopathy in Dogs
Sometimes dogs develop a foreleg lameness without any witnessed injury. Initially, you may note only stiffness or limping when rising or after heavy play. Over time, the limping becomes consistent.
Applying Eye Drops with Low Stress Handling™
At some point in many dogs’ lives, they will require eye drops. This might be a one-time event to examine the eye or it may be multiple times per day
Aggression Between Familiar Dogs
Aggression between familiar dogs in the same household is a common occurrence and is one of the most common reasons that dogs are surrendered, rehomed, or euthanized. This aggression can
Adopting a Shelter Dog
Deciding to add a new animal to your family is an exciting time! It can be very rewarding to choose to adopt a dog or puppy from an animal shelter
Alcohol Poisoning
Dogs and cats can get more than just drunk when they drink ethanol, isopropanol, or methanol — they can get a trip to the emergency room. Pets can die from