Veterinary Health Care
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Are there any recommended Dental diets or chews for my pet?
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What are some guidelines for feeding aging dogs and cats?
The nutritional requirements of aging pets have been the subject of much discussion in recent years, particularly with the introduction of therapeutic specialty diets. Even though there is little experimental…
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What are the fundamental causes of obesity in pets?
Obesity is one of the most common nutritional medical disorders affecting companion animals, with approximately 24-40% of pets being classified as overweight. Obesity is defined as an increase of over…
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How do I interpret a pet food label?
One of the more frustrating experiences for a small animal practitioner is to make a specific diet recommendation to a client, only to discover later that the client chose another…
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Should I be concerned with pet food contamination?
In recent years, concerns have been expressed by some pet owners regarding the potential for contamination of pet foods that contain grain products with naturally-occurring mycotoxins . Mycotoxins are metabolic…
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How can we have a happy, healthy, and flea free summer?
Flea season is upon us every time spring rolls around! This is truly a scenario where the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is…
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What is an appropriate or safe length of time that a dog can stay out in the cold weather?
Dogs do, as a general rule, love the great outdoors and the winter is no exception. In fact many seem to prefer the colder months and seem invigorated by it….
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What is heartworm disease?
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, which lives in the right side of the heart and the adjacent blood vessels. Its presence in these blood vessels…
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How does diet affect my pet’s oral health?
Dental calculus is a common problem in most domestic cats and dogs resulting from mineralization of dental plaque; plaque being composed primarily of food particles and bacteria. Studies have reported…
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I have allergies to dogs and cats. Is there any way I can minimize or cope with my allergies?
Persons who have allergies to dogs or cats are actually allergic to the saliva, dander (i.e. shed skin) and the secretions from the hair glands of these animals. Dog and…
