Urinary Tract Infections by Ben J. Character, DVM If a common occurrence at your home is an empty water bowl and frequent trips to that special tree or litter box, then your pet may be suffering from a urinary tract infection. Urinary Tract Infections (also referred to as a UTI) occur more frequently in female […]
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Rat Poison Dangers
Rat Poison Dangers by Ben J. Character, DVM One of the most common bleeding disorders in dogs is also the most easily prevented. This problem is from the ingestion of poison designed for mice and rats. Rat poison works by preventing the body from producing certain clotting factors, which disables the whole clotting system, causing […]
Orthopedics
Orthopedics by Ben J. Character, DVM Orthopedics is the treatment of conditions that involve the skeletal system. The skeletal system includes muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons as well as bones. There are several common orthopedic problems seen in dogs and cats. In general, cats are not as prone to orthopedic problems as dogs are, because they […]
Understanding FeLv/FIV/FIP
Understanding FeLv/FIV/FIP by Ben J. Character, DVM Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficency Virus (FIV), and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) are three serious viruses that affect domestic cats. Only Feline Leukemia has an effective vaccination available. The vaccination is approximately 80% effective in preventing infection with FeLV. Unfortunately, there is no cure for FeLV. FIV […]
ABSCESSES – WHAT ARE THEY?
by Ben J. Character ABSCESSES – WHAT ARE THEY? Unlike their canine companions, most cats are not very social creatures. This characteristic frequently leads to squabbles between themselves. The end result of many of these fights will be an abscess. The normal feline mouth is full of bacteria. These bacteria keep the mouth healthy, but […]
Cancer and Our Furry Friends
Dogs and cats are now living longer and more full lives due to advancements in health care available. Because of their longer life spans, we are encountering more and more cases of neoplastic disease, i.e., cancer. Tumors occur when the normal cells begin acting in abnormal ways. They begin multiplying uncontrollably, and will sometimes produce normal […]