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Why Does My Veterinarian Want a Poop Sample?
This routine dog testing is very simple and can reveal so much. Find out why veterinarians ask for stool samples so often.
Why Should I Microchip My Pet?
Banfield veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister explains the benefits of microchips and how they can help your pets if they ever get lost.
8 Things Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew
Wouldn’t it be easier if your pet came with an owner’s manual? You’ve got the big-picture routines down like feeding schedules and playing with your pet, and you probably know
Five Questions To Ask Your Veterinarian
Ask these simple questions during even the most routine checkups.
How veterinarians evaluate and treat lumps on pets
Owners are adept at finding lumps on their pets, and when a new lump is found, veterinarian Elizabeth Bradt recommends a trip to a veterinarian for a full exam and diagnostic tests. New lumps may just be fatty deposits that don't require any treatment, but in some cases, the lumps may be more serious, including cancer, requiring consultation with a veterinary oncologist for treatment options.
How veterinarians treat chocolate toxicity
Chocolate toxicity in pets is caused by theobromine, which dogs and cats are unable to metabolize, so veterinarians may recommend induction of vomiting or activated charcoal to bind the compound, writes veterinarian Danielle Carey. When theobromine ingestion occurs via high-fat treats, pancreatitis can result, requiring treatments such as intravenous fluids and antibiotics, anti-emetic and pain medications, and gastroprotectant drugs, Dr. Carey writes.
10 Things Your Veterinarian Wants You to Know About Dogs
Throughout our own lives, we learn the basics of human health and wellness – maintain a healthy weight, brush our teeth, wash our hands, etc. But, did you know there are basics of dog health and wellness, too? If your veterinarian could give you 10 bits of advice for helping your dog live the longest, […]
A Veterinarian's Tips for Saving Money on Pet Medical Bills
Pet medical bills can take a big bite out of your household budget. A veterinarian shares insider tips on how to cut costs.
Why cats don't make it to the veterinarian's office enough
More dogs get regular veterinary care than cats, writes veterinarian Barry Burtis. He suggests many factors contribute, including cats' general aversion to traveling in carriers, owners' mistaken belief that indoor cats don't need regular veterinary care and the feline ability to mask symptoms. Dr. Burtis emphasizes the connection between regular veterinary care and optimum health for cats.
Veterinarian Service Dog Etiquette Tips: 6 Things You Should Know
As your local vets in Raleigh, we hope to answer all of your questions about pet care, vet care, and responsible pet ownership.
Veterinarian, Dr. Melissa Webster shares tips on crate training your dog.
Perhaps your dog is a rescue and was never properly house trained. Or you have to move across the country and need to put her in a crate for the trip. Or may...
What veterinarians know that physicians don't
What do you call a veterinarian who can only take care of one species? A physician. In a fascinating talk, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz shares how a species-spanning approach to health can improve medical care of the human animal -- particularly when it comes to mental health.
Knowing the Right Time to Say Goodbye to a Pet
End-of-life decisions for animals are difficult. A veterinarian has developed a scale to help clear up the confusion.
8 things you should never feed to cats and dogs
Veterinarians are finding that many of our most delicious foods, even healthy ones, can be deadly to animals
Should Our Pets Sleep With Us?
Today, many veterinarians feel the exact opposite from pet experts of yesteryear. They believe pet owners who allow their cat or dog in their bedroom receive significant benefits. For many of us, sleeping with our pet is a ritual we enjoy. Many veterinarians believe if both owner and pet are healthy, then it is a ritual which should be continued. A significant benefit to sharing our bed with our pet is that it can reduce anxiety and provide us with a strong feeling…
7 Subtle Signs of Cancer in Pets That Most Pet Parents Overlook
Find out from a veterinarian the subtle signs of cancer in pets that you should be looking for.
Is It Time? Making End of Life Decisions for Pets
To help pet owners make decisions about end of life care, a veterinarian developed a decision tool based on seven indicators.
Should Your Dog Go to Work?
A dog downgrades your life on many, many levels. They chew, throw up, shed, harbor pestilence, track mud and poop, skid their butts across carpets and bark loudly during your webinars<br>You should bring your dog to work with you anyway. For all their disgusting annoyances, dogs provide a valuable service to you, your team and your customers: Dogs make people more human.<br>Notice how two people will pass each other with barely a wave or nod of acknowledgment. Then, notice how different…
Preventive care keeps dogs out of the veterinary clinic
Veterinarians advise new pet owners to invest some time and effort in training and routine preventive care. Ear mites, flea infestations and complications from diseases like congestive heart failure are preventable, says veterinarian Brad Johnson, and veterinarian Shane Pedersen says training a new dog and acting like a parent instead of a friend can prevent behavior issues that result in re-homing.
