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?”
Category Archives: Pet Vet Corner Files
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”
Poop: Why is my Puppy/Dog eating it?
By Deb Haines Dogs sometimes eat poop out of boredom, for attention, to avoid punishment, or due to health issues. However, stool eating, also known as coprophagy, is actually quite normal behavior for a puppy. Although you may find it utterly gross, the behavior does have an underlying cause. Moreover, if the cause is notContinue reading “Poop: Why is my Puppy/Dog eating it?”
Rabies
By Deb Haines How is rabies transmitted? All species of mammals are susceptible to rabies virus infection, but only a few species are important as reservoirs for the disease. In the United States, distinct strains of rabies virus have been identified in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes. Several species of insectivorous bats are also reservoirsContinue reading “Rabies”
Common PVC Dog Questions
By Deb Haines Health Concerns Dog developed red spots and has lost weight https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976789902520197/ My dog has heartworms https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976314975901023/ Tip of dogs penis is out and swollen https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976339819231872/ Dog diagnosed with collapsed trachea. https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976137165918804/ Dog developed lump on shoulder https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976107312588456/ Dog has cough https://www.facebook.com/groups/337421456457048/permalink/976006282598559/ 6 month old English bulldog had diarrhea and vomit in hisContinue reading “Common PVC Dog Questions”
Vaccinations: Puppies and Dogs
By Deb Haines What Exactly Are Vaccines?Vaccines help prepare the body’s immune system to fight the invasion of disease-causing organisms. Vaccines contain antigens, which look like the disease-causing organism to the immune system but don’t actually cause disease. When the vaccine is introduced to the body, the immune system is mildly stimulated. If a dogContinue reading “Vaccinations: Puppies and Dogs”
Nutrition & Raw Feeding: Vet Perspectives
By Deb Haines Recently there have been many nutrition related questions on PVC. Rather than the veterinarians spending time replying to every single one, we thought it would be best to post a file that covers all the nutrition basics you need to know .Everyone wants to know which pet food is ‘best’. The answerContinue reading “Nutrition & Raw Feeding: Vet Perspectives”
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