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A Brief History of Flea Products
When I first started in this wonderful profession of Veterinary care in the late ’80’s (very late 80’s so not to date myself) the choice of flea and parasite prevention was very limited. There were powders that were smelly and dusty that only killed the adult flea that was on the pet at that time […]
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When is it Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet?
You come home from a long day of work to find your typically lively, but senior retriever has barely moved from his bed. He looks to you with sad eyes, a look you envision may say ‘Sorry friend, I’m just far too tired.” Perhaps it has been days, maybe even weeks since this scene began […]
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How Zoonosis Affects You and Your Pet
The definition of zoonosis is not the act of travelling to a zoo. It is a term referring to the transmission of disease from one species to another. An example of zoonosis would be roundworm. Pets can carry roundworm. Roundworms look like spaghetti and are very common in puppies and kittens.
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The Importance of Dental X-Rays
Picture an iceberg. You think of what you see above the water. Icebergs don’t float on top of the water, though. There is a gigantic base under the water that remains unseen. If you put on a scuba suit and went underwater, you would be amazed with what you see! The crown of the tooth […]
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How Many Teeth?
If you have ever played with a puppy or kitten, you may have learned that they have very sharp, tiny teeth. The good news is that these teeth will fall out making way for larger and less sharp permanent teeth.
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