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Anemia in Pets
Anemia is defined as a lower than normal presence of red blood cells (RBCs). It can be caused by loss of blood, destruction of RBCs, or decreased production of RBCs. RBCs are very important, they are the cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues in the body. If the RBC numbers […]
Read MoreHip Dysplasia in Dogs
The normal hip joint in dogs is in the form of a ball and socket. The upper part of the femur (the ball) fits perfectly into the hip (the socket) with ligaments, cartilage and muscle holding them in place. Hip dysplasia is a disease that over time breaks down this joint and makes it in […]
Read MoreTreating the Blocked Cat
“Samspon” is a 6 year old male neutered domestic medium-haired cat weighing 15.3lb. He is not currently up to date on his vaccines and has not been examined by a veterinarian since 2012. He is a indoor cat only and is currently being fed an inexpensive popular grocery store brand dry food. Sampson arrived at […]
Read MoreBowel Obstruction in Pets
Pets have a tendency to eat things they shouldn’t like toys, string, socks, rocks and so much more. Animals like to play with things which in turn involves them chewing. Chewing can lead to swallowing and that is when a disaster can occur. When a pet consumes an inedible object, the object is called a […]
Read MoreMarijuana Toxicity in Pets
Marijuana is a popular recreational drug that is used by millions of people worldwide. As veterinary professionals, we occasionally see our canine friends come in showing signs of a toxicity ingestion. Marijuana toxicity can look similar to other toxin ingestions. We rely heavily on the owners to give us all relevant information to properly assess and […]
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