Posts from March, 2014

A large number of dogs are infected with hookworms, roundworms, whipworms in the United States.  This article explains prevalence, transmission and clinical signs of these common intestinal parasites in dogs.

In the United States, intestinal parasites in dogs are high considering that monthly heartworm preventative contains additives that help prevent and treat these parasites.  These parasites also pose a risk for human infection and regular deworming recommend by your veterinarian should be strictly followed. Continue…

Do you believe everything you read on the internet?  There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there, especially when it comes to home remedies for fleas.  Join me on this flea myth busting journey. Continue…

Cat weight loss just got easier with a new revolutionary diet called Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution.  It’s proven to work in real homes with real pets! Continue…

What do Lilies, Ibuprofen and Clorox have in common?  They are all common pet poisons that are in lurking in your home.  March 16-22 is National Animal Poison Prevention Week.  This is a perfect time to make yourself aware of the pet poisons that are in your environment.  Continue…

This is a fecal float from a dog that was having bloody diarrhea.  What’s your diagnosis and treatment?

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This is a fecal float from a dog that was having bloody diarrhea.  What’s your diagnosis and treatment?

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This is an abdominal x-ray of a dog that was urinating small amounts frequently of bloody urine.  What’s your diagnosis and treatment?

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This is urine sediment from a dog that was urinating small amounts frequently.   The red arrows are pointing to an abnormal finding.  What’s your diagnosis and treatment?

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You need to stimulate your dog’s mind and body on a daily basis.  Bored dogs tend to get into trouble.  You can decrease dog behavioral problems by following these simple techniques. Continue…

This is an x-ray of a dog’s leg.  What’s your diagnosis and treatment? 

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