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Lab Tests for Cats and Dogs
What Do Those Lab Tests Mean?
The results of laboratory tests on a patient are compared to reference ranges established by measuring the laboratory parameters in a group of normal animals. The reference ranges for each laboratory test differ between …
Chemotherapy and Radiation
Just like most other diseases that humans can have, pets can also get cancer. Depending on the pet and the type of cancer, there are a few different treatment options. This article will give an introduction to radiation and chemotherapy. …
Dog and Cat Skin Lumps
Evaluating and treating dog and cat skin lumps – Dr. M. Slome DVM
Skin lumps are one of the most common conditions that Veterinarians are faced with on a day to day basis.
A general approach to lumps is to …
Tip 67 – Cat vocalizations – talking cats – excessive meowing
Cats produce various types of vocalizations. These range from the common meow, to cat calls, to hissing etc. When cats meow several times in a row or for an extended period we humans call that talking. Different breeds “talk” more …
Senior Dogs
“It seems just like yesterday that you were a puppy”. Time flies when you are having a good time. But for our four-legged companions, time flies even faster. If you are a giant breed dog, you may be considered a …
Pets and Fads
Any type of pet can become a fad – even among the most common domestic animals, breeds go in and out of fashion. In the 1980s, Dalmatian breeding and sales exploded after the release of a popular Disney movie. Currently, …
Expecting Kittens
Pregnancy signs in cats – cat is pregnant
Expecting kittens – Dr. Bruce Fogle DVM
Early on, there are few outward signs of pregnancy.
The cat may adopt a more serene disposition.
Sensible nesting activity begins.
Pregnancy in cats lasts …
Lost cat – lost dog – what to do when you lose your pet – Pet tip 101
There are few things that are more stressful to pet owners as when their pets get lost. Unfortunately though, pets get lost all the time. They dart outside when the front or back doors are open for a second. They …
Pet Amphibians
Did you know that the Japanese giant salamander can grow to be up to 1.8 meters long? This would not be an ideal pet, however other species of salamander, along with frogs, newts, and toads are just a few examples …
Dogs that Lack Confidence – Pet tip 209
Dogs are social creatures and they normally like to be around other people and other dogs. Even though they are generally social, they are also pack animals and every animal knows its place in the pack from the leader down …