News
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New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Apr 30 2012
Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin
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Dog Returns from the (Presumed) Dead
Apr 30 2012
From Wichita, KS, comes a story of many brave firefighters, one scared owner, and a terrified dog. John Huy, a retired aviation engineer, was walking his 100-pound pit bull/Labrador mix,Taz,…
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Companion Animals
Apr 01 2012
In February 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Veterinary Medicine held a Webinar entitled, “Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs.” The webinar, which is about…
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Maintaining your Pet’s Health Through Wellness Examinations
Apr 01 2012
To keep your companion animals healthy, you should take them to your veterinarian at least once per year for a routine examination, often called a wellness exam. Since animals age…
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How long can you keep your pet’s medications?
Mar 08 2012
When you are given a prescription by your doctor, or your veterinarian prescribes medication for your pet, you are usually given a specific quantity of medication along with instructions on…
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Adult versus Senior Pets
Mar 08 2012
Lately we have been seeing more and more commercials on television and in print about lifestyle nutrition, including an emphasis on different diets for different ages of pets.
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month!
Feb 08 2012
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Does your dog have “doggie breath”? Is your cat chewing its food differently? There are many different treatments available for dental disease, ranging…
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Tooth Infections and Your Pets
Feb 01 2012
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. The purpose of Pet Dental Health Month is to raise the awareness that pets need dental care. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates…
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Hairballs in Cats
Feb 01 2012
Hairballs are an inevitable part of life for many cats. For some cats, hairballs may only be a problem during the shedding seasons of spring and fall. For others, especially…
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Obedience class for Zachary and surrounding areas
Jan 17 2012
We are excited to have Larry Benoit and associates conducting dog obedience training at our hospital. They use the Dick Russell Method to help your pooch with his or her…
