GETTING A FUSSY SNAKE TO EAT

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Sometimes it can be difficult to get snakes (especially young snakes) to eat their prey.  While lack of appetite can be a sign of illness, very often it can be resolved with one or more of the methods listed below… Read More >>

IS IT AN EMERGENCY? (MAMMAL)

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It’s hard to know when a problem is an emergency or not.  Call a Veterinarian or the Emergency Clinic if your pet is showing these signs or if you are unsure. Difficulty breathing, noisy respiration, blue tongue, gasping for breath.… Read More >>

DOG (AND CAT) BREATH

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Many people laugh at the idea of brushing their pet’s teeth on a regular basis. However, dental disease is one of the most common and often overlooked problems in dogs and cats . It also is one of the most… Read More >>

AIRLINE TRAVEL WITH YOUR DOG

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You should consider several factors before traveling by plane with your dog. It is impossible to overemphasize the need to consult with the airline well in advance of your trip. This is essential if you hope to avoid last minute… Read More >>

RABBIT DIET

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The most important thing to remember is that in the wild rabbits would eat almost exclusively grass and other wild plants. Only seldom would fruits or vegetables be part of their diet. As a result rabbit’s digestive tracts are specially… Read More >>

AGING CHANGES IN CATS

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Aging is a natural process that we all experience. However, it brings with it some changes that are not particularly desirable. Forestalling and controlling certain aspects of the aging process are possible if appropriate intervention is undertaken in a timely… Read More >>

TRAVELING WITH YOUR CAT

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You should consider several factors before traveling by plane with your cat: It is impossible to overemphasize the need to consult with the airline well in advance of your trip. This is essential if you hope to avoid last minute… Read More >>

BABIES AND DOGS

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One of the most common questions asked of a veterinarian by an expectant parent (or grandparent) is how to introduce a new baby to the resident dog, particularly if the dog has not been exposed to infants before. Click on… Read More >>

DIARRHEA

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Diarrhea is not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of many different diseases. Many mild cases of diarrhea can be resolved quickly with simple treatments. Others are the result of fatal illnesses, such as cancer. Even diarrhea caused by… Read More >>

DIGGING DOGS

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Digging holes is a natural behavior for dogs and these sorts of behaviors are the hardest to stop. However, if a cause for the digging that is treatable can be identified, it may be able t help with the behavior,… Read More >>