Zinc Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Red Blood Cell Destruction Most people have at least a passing familiarity with hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein that is responsible for the red color of blood. It binds
Wound Care for Pets
Injuries to our pets can come from unexpected sources just as often as those we worry about. When a wound occurs, healing has many paths that your veterinarian can take,
How Does Anesthesia Work?
Pet owners may shy away from surgical or dentistry procedures for their pets because they fear the risks of anesthesia. While it’s a good to consider the risks and benefits
Cancer is a Cellular Delinquent
Like people, our pets’ bodies develop cancer cells throughout their lifetime. In the lucky ones, these cells remain dormant and no malignancy ever grows; in others, the cells go mad
Antibiotic Use in Pets
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They kill invading bacteria without killing the surrounding cells. Antibiotics are made both from living organisms such as fungi, molds, and certain soil
Emptying a Dog or Cat’s Anal Sacs
More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Anal Sacs, or Why Is My Pet Scooting? Should I Do This Myself? Maybe not. Most people don’t want to do anything like this and are more than happy to have a professional take care of it.
Ectopic Ureters in Dogs and Cats
What is it? An ectopic ureter is a birth defect in which one or both ureters in the kidneys connect to an abnormal location. This defect leads to the most
De-Skunking Your Dog or Cat
Getting sprayed by a skunk happens to curious dogs who stick their noses into places that annoy skunks. It happens to cats, too, just not nearly as often. Unless your
Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) in Dogs and Cats
(Dry eye is formally known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS) Why Tears are Good We can all imagine the discomfort of dry, irritated eyes and the soothing that is provided
Distichiasis Requires Permanent Eyelash Removal in Dogs
Distichiasis is quite common in dogs. Distichiasis is a condition in which extra hairs grow out of the eyelash area. It happens when there are two or more hairs growing
