By Deb Haines Essential oils occur naturally at low concentrations in plants, and have been used for centuries for their therapeutic properties. These oils are fragrant because they are volatile (that is, they evaporate easily). The current popularization of essential oil diffusers has brought up concerns over pet safety. Are All Essential Oils Safe? ThereContinue reading “Essential Oils: Are They Harmful To Pets?”
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Cat Declawing: What to Know
By Deb Haines The American Animal Hospital Association strongly opposes the declawing of domestic cats and supports veterinarians’ efforts to educate cat owners and provide them with effective alternatives. The Pet Vet Corner veterinarians are not here to place judgement on you, but rather to educate cat owners through science ,facts and experience. Declawing, alsoContinue reading “Cat Declawing: What to Know”
Sexing of Kittens
By Deb Haines Many cat owners find it very difficult to determine the sex of kittens, particularly newborn kittens, and often need their veterinarian to sex their kittens for them. It can be difficult to distinguish between male and female kittens, especially when they are just a few days old. The most reliable way isContinue reading “Sexing of Kittens”
Cat Poop: What You Need to Know
By Deb Haines The Scoop You can learn a lot about your cat’s health from his poop. Whether you’ve just adopted your first kitten or you’ve shared your home with cats for years, watch for a few key signs when you scoop out the litter box. Learning what the texture and color means …. WebMDContinue reading “Cat Poop: What You Need to Know”
Euthanasia (Pets) – A Final Act Of Love
By Deb Haines We all want to help our beloved pet cross the threshold from life into death, peacefully and gently. Whether we call it ‘putting our pet to sleep’, ‘putting our pet down’ or ‘euthanizing our pet’, it’s a subject no one wants to talk about – and with good reason It’s one ofContinue reading “Euthanasia (Pets) – A Final Act Of Love”
Euthanasia Process: What you need to know
By Deb Haines Veterinarians understand how sensitive of a time the euthanasia process of a loved pet can be and try to make it as easy as possible for the both pets and owners. Regardless of how rehearsed and perfected a Euthanasia performance is, there are often challenges that arise beyond the veterinarians control. Sedation…Continue reading “Euthanasia Process: What you need to know”
Spay & Neuter: Why Should You Do It?
By Deb Haines An estimated 5 million to 8 million animals are euthanized in shelters across this country every year. Many organizations are trying to decrease that number by opening low-cost spay/neuter clinics to prevent more litters of puppies needing homes. Shelter euthanasia is the number one killer of companion animals. Spaying and neutering isContinue reading “Spay & Neuter: Why Should You Do It?”
Ticks
By Deb Haines For information on the type of fleas, please click here. Where do ticks live and how can a pet get infested with ticks? The vast majority of ticks species live outdoors, especially in places used by livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) and/or wildlife for grazing and resting, whereby small mammals (e.g. rodents, rabbits,Continue reading “Ticks”
Ice Cubes: Dogs
By Deb Haines Many of you may have been alarmed by the articles that have been circulating Facebook over and over again, as things that are alarming often do, that warns you to NEVER give your dog ice cubes or ice water as it may cause serious injury even death. There are various accounts ofContinue reading “Ice Cubes: Dogs”
Papillomas in Dogs
By Deb Haines Papillomas are benign growths caused by the canine papillomavirus . The oral mucosa and commissures of the lip are most frequently involved, but the growths (usually multiple but sometimes single) can involve the palate and oropharynx. Papillomas are most common in young dogs and appear suddenly, with rapid growth and spread. SignsContinue reading “Papillomas in Dogs”
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