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Practical Dental Care Tips for Dogs and Cats

WebTo use dental wipes, gently wrap the wipe around your finger and rub it along the outer surfaces of your pet's teeth. Make sure to choose safe wipes for pets and free from harmful ingredients. Oral strip being applied to the gumline. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jan Bellows, DVM, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™. Dipl.

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Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats

WebIdiopathic vestibular disease is the most common form of vestibular disease in dogs and cats. For unknown reasons, cats are most commonly affected in the northeast U.S. in the late summer and early fall. Canine idiopathic vestibular disease (also called old dog vestibular disease) and its feline counterpart, feline idiopathic vestibular disease

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Oral Examination/Dental Charting and Diagnostic Tools

WebThe oral examination will include inspection and palpation of the extraoral structures, including the face, lips, and muscles of mastication; temporomandibular joints; salivary glands; lymph nodes; maxillae and mandibles; and looking for swelling, atrophy or asymmetry. Inspection of the intraoral structures should follow, including the hard and

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One Health clinics that treat pets, people together catch on

WebOne Health is the concept that the health of humans, other animals and the planet are intertwined. One Health clinics build on these interconnections by bringing human health care practitioners together with veterinary professionals to help vulnerable populations. Proponents of the One Health approach say it can be particularly effective …

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Ten Most Common Hereditary Diseases in Dogs

WebBrachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a disorder of breathing difficulty in short-snouted and “bully” breeds. Breeds with the highest prevalence include Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs. BOAS occurs because of a mismatch in the proportions of the skull and soft tissue in the nose and pharynx.

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From Top to Bottom: Canine Gastrointestinal Tumors

WebAdenocarcinoma, leiomyosarcoma, and lymphoma are the most common canine intestinal tumors. Less common tumor types include leiomyoma, other sarcomas, GISTs, carcinoids, plasma cell tumors, and mast cell tumors. Intestinal tumors occur in older dogs (median age = 10 years). There might be a slight male predilection and collies and German

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Periodontal Disease in Pets

WebA periodontal probe is an important instrument used to evaluate periodontal health. A probe is marked in millimeter gradations and gently inserted in the space between the gingival margin and tooth. A probe will stop where the gingiva attaches to the tooth or at the apex of the alveolus if the attachment is gone.

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Veterinary Partner

WebVIN News Service was created in 2008 as the news media arm of the Veterinary Information Network, the largest online information service devoted to veterinary medicine. Since 1991, VIN has served as a community where colleagues connect to share medical cases and their experiences navigating life, business and the profession.

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Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats

Webf34c0ca2-8522-4204-9c08-e69a69220715.1716600691. Periodontal disease is inflammation of some or all of a tooth's support. When compared to gingivitis, periodontitis indicates bone loss. If left untreated, periodontitis may cause loose painful teeth as well as internal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque (bacteria).

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Senior Dog Health Issues

WebHealth Issues. In general, the most common health issues older dogs develop are dementia, arthritis and cancer. Other problems include heart, kidney, liver, and dental disease. Dementia in dogs is called canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). It is similar to the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease in people.

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Obesity is Unhealthy in Dogs and Cats

WebObesity has become an extremely important health problem in the Western world, not just for humans but for dogs and cats as well. Obesity in pets is associated with joint problems, diabetes mellitus, respiratory compromise, and decreased life span.Recent studies show approximately 60% of dogs and cats in the U.S. are classified as obese or …

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The Canine Estrous Cycle: Being in Heat

WebThe canine estrous cycle, or what we think of as "being in heat," has four phases called proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus. Proestrus. Proestrus is normally thought of as the beginning of the estrous cycle. During proestrus, estrogen is produced by the ovaries, which results in a bloody discharge from the vulva and swelling of the vulva.

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Histiocytoma is a Benign Skin Growth in Dogs

WebPhoto courtesy of Dr. Carol Foil. The histiocytoma is a benign skin growth that usually goes away by itself within a couple of months. The typical histiocytoma patient is a young adult dog, usually less than two years of age, with a round eroded growth somewhere on the front half of its body. Of course, not every patient seems to have read …

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Pregnant Dog Care

WebAt 30 days of pregnancy, bring the female dog to the veterinarian for a wellness check-up and to possibly confirm the pregnancy with a blood test or ultrasound. Exercise. Regular walking helps the expectant mother keep up her strength, but intensive training, showing, or even obedience school is probably too stressful.

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Seizure Disorders in Dogs

WebSeizures are classified into several categories. Generalized (Grand Mal) Seizures. This is the most common form of seizure in small animals. The entire body is involved in stiffness and possibly stiffness/contraction cycles (tonic/clonic action). The animal loses consciousness and may urinate or defecate.

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Physical Exam Checklist for Pets: First Aid

WebCount the number of pulses in 15 seconds and multiply by 4. This will give you the pulse rate in beats per minute (bpm). Pulse rate is a highly variable finding and can be affected by recent exercise, excitement, or stress. Do not use the heart rate at the sole evidence that your pet is sick or healthy.

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Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats

WebMast cell tumors in the following areas tend to behave more malignantly than their grade would suggest: nail bed, genital areas, the area around the anus, muzzle, ear flap, and mouth. Therapy for mast cell tumors consists of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy (as is the case for almost all types of cancer).

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Medial Luxating Patella in Dogs

WebPublished: December 11, 2006. The medial luxating patella, commonly called a trick knee, is an extremely common problem in toy breed dogs. An owner typically notices a little skip in the dog’s step. The dog may even run on three legs, holding one hind leg up, and then miraculously be back on four legs as if nothing has happened.

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Common Diseases of Hedgehogs

WebOne specific disease, Hepatic lipidosis, is relatively common in hedgehogs and can develop as a result of any disease that leads to a sudden lack of appetite, like infections or cancer. Cancer. Cancer is unfortunately common in hedgehogs above the age of 3 years old. They can get many different types of cancer including squamous cell …

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Neutering Your Male Dog

WebThe Hoffman study of 2013 looked at over 70,000 canine medical records and found that neutering increases a dog's lifespan by 14 percent. They found that neutered dogs were less likely to die of infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, or trauma but were more likely to die of cancer or immune-mediated disease than their unneutered cohorts.

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