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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Arthritis in Cats

Arthritis, or more properly, osteoarthritis in pets generally conjures up the image of the "creaky"old Labrador or German Shepard mix getting up slowly and walking painfully to the food dish. In fact cats are subject to this same aging process. Studies indicate an incidence of 22-72 percent... READ MORE

Jan 31, 2013 / (5) comments

Too Old for Cancer Treatment?

I’ve just completed a particularly lengthy and emotionally charged new consult with a middle aged couple, and a soft silence fills the room. Ben, their beloved 13-year-old Golden retriever, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, and they are here to learn everything they can about his disease and... READ MORE

Jan 30, 2013 / (8) comments

Genetics Markers Prove Dogs Have Evolved to Digest Carbohydrates and Starches

One could spend all day, or more, engaging in (sometimes heated) dialogue about what our pets should eat. Depending on your personal beliefs, education, and experience, your perspective could be vastly different from another pet owner. Even within the veterinary community, there are a wide range of recommendations... READ MORE

Jan 29, 2013 / (17) comments

Cats and Linear Foreign Bodies – String, Thread, Ribbon, and the Like

Cats and string just naturally seem to go together. All six of my cats are fascinated with anything long, thin, and narrow. This can be thread, yarn, fishing line, ribbon, twine, or anything similar. Rubber bands are fair game also. In a supervised play session, allowing your cat to chase and play... READ MORE

Jan 28, 2013 / (2) comments

Winter Care for the Older Horse: Part 1

I’m always amazed at how well most horses cope with the wintertime blues. Most healthy adult horses, given their coats aren’t clipped, hold up pretty darn well when the thermostat starts to dip, as long as they have access to plenty of good quality forage and a shelter for protection against... READ MORE

Jan 25, 2013 / (1) comments

Diabetes Risk in Young Overweight Cats

Most veterinarians and cat owners are well aware of the risk of diabetes in overweight or obese cats as they age. New research suggests that the overweight or obese condition in cats less than a year of age also experience insulin resistance that may pose a predisposition to the development of diabetes... READ MORE

Jan 24, 2013 / (6) comments

Cancer: Imagining the Worst, and the Best

Imagine taking your dog for his usual morning walk. Nothing seems out of the ordinary; your companion’s energy level and demeanor is perfectly normal, as it's been for as long as you can remember. Imagine leaving for work, or to run errands for a few hours, and returning home to find your pet... READ MORE

Jan 23, 2013 / (13) comments

3 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe from Wintry Climate Changes and Man-Made Hazards

As we progress through winter, some parts of the country have been exposed to harsher climates than others. Having grown up on the East coast, I much prefer to live in the consistently warm temperatures found in Southern California. Actually, my seemingly seasonal bouts of bronchitis are much less prevalent... READ MORE

Jan 22, 2013 / (4) comments

Dental Hygiene for Pets

Dental disease is a common problem for pets. In fact, dental disease is the most common ailment diagnosed by veterinarians, with the majority of pets over 4-5 years suffering some degree of dental disease. Even young pets are not immune. Fortunately, proper oral health care can significantly reduce or... READ MORE

Jan 21, 2013 / (2) comments

Milk Fever

Today I’d like to tell you about a condition commonly encountered in the large animal world, particularly in the dairy industry: milk fever. Also known as bovine parturient paresis or hypocalcemia, milk fever is an acute metabolic disorder involving calcium. It does not, as the name suggests, have... READ MORE

Jan 18, 2013 / (0) comments

 

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