htttp://tvet.com Pets can have otitis externa, a condition affecting the outer structures of the ear, for myriad reasons: allergies, infections due to bacteria or fungus, genetic predisposition for an over production of oily debris, abnormal turnover rate of the tissue lining the canals or even cancer. It is also important to remember that ears are fundamentally just skin. Whenever the skin on the body is afflicted with a problem; the ears usually follow suit
Pain Management in Pets
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
tvet.com I had some rather painful surgery a few years ago and it made me appreciate how stoic our cats and dogs truly are. I was bedridden for a few weeks. It is not uncommon for my cat and dog patients who have undergone the same procedure to be up and around after only a few days. Now, was I just of a wuss or do our pets not feel pain to the same extent that we do? Dogs and cats are basically wired for pain in the same fashion that we are. Though they demonstrate their discomfort differently, they still require safe and effective pain management. . It is important to understand why our reactions vary. It goes back to survival of the fittest. Pain can be a sign of weakness and infirmity. If an animal is not strong and robust, it may be the prey rather than the predator. Tolerating pain and working through it are survival mechanisms.
Pet Internal Parasites
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that your veterinarian can help keep your child healthy? No we are not going to vaccinate your child or even give him or her a physical examination but rather by keeping your dogs and cats internal parasite free. You may be surprised to learn that the center for disease control estimates that upwards of 4000 Americans are affected by internal parasites every year. They commonly have contracted them from their pets. The numbers may actually be much higher because there is no mandate to report these cases. Prevention of these potentially serious infections can be achieved by simple routine deworming of cats and dogs and good personal and environmental hygiene.
Kidney Disease in Pets
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
tvet.com The body's elimination of waste, whether via defacation or urination is something we take for granted-it is also a physiologic necessity! Have you ever stopped to think about why this physiologic act is so necessary? Is there more to urination than to just maintain our hydration and fluid balance? Urine is one of the ways that the body rids itself of toxins. The kidneys filter the blood, not only to conserve water, but also to remove potentially harmful toxins. Kidneys can become damaged for a myriad of reasons such as infections, environmental poisons and advancing age. In fact, the number one killer of older cats is cancer, with kidney failure coming in a close second.
Microchip ID for your Pet
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
tvet.com By inserting a small microchip ID under the skin of your pet, it can help your pet find it's way home if he should ever get lost or stolen
