By Deb Haines Skunks are most active during dawn and dusk in the warm weather months. While skunks are relatively docile creatures, if they feel threatened, they will defend themselves by spraying their musk — a thick, oily and stinky secretion expelled from the anal glands — as far as 7 to 15 feet towardContinue reading “Skunks!”
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Black Fly
By Deb Haines If you have noticed some peculiar marks on your pet’s stomach recently, there is no need to immediately panic.These marks usually appear as a red dot, or sometimes a circular red ring. They are not crusty and not usually itchy but can be to certain pets. These are usually from the “BLACKContinue reading “Black Fly”
Reverse Sneezing: What You Need to Know
By Deb Haines Reverse sneezing, also known as paroxysmal respiration, is a common condition in dogs where they inhale rapidly through their nose, making a loud snorting sound. This is the opposite of a regular sneeze, where the dog pushes air out of its nose. The spasms that cause reverse sneezing can last anywhere fromContinue reading “Reverse Sneezing: What You Need to Know”
Respiratory Illnesses: Dogs
By Deb Haines The mystery illness you may have heard about doesn’t have an official name yet. It’s being referred to as atypical canine infectious respiratory disease (aCIRD). Here’s what we know about the condition so far: So what does this all mean? Well, it’s not uncommon for illnesses like this to develop and spreadContinue reading “Respiratory Illnesses: Dogs”
Pyometra
By Deb Haines What is Pyometra?Pyometra is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus that causes it to fill with bacteria and pus. What dogs and cats gets Pyometra?Any female dog or cat that has not been spayed can develop pyometra. Unspayed middle-aged and older female dogs are most at risk. The initialContinue reading “Pyometra”
Fleas
By Dr. Kirsten Ura-Barton For information on how to battle fleas, please click here. This is general info here and hope it will help folks out with their flea problems if they have one or end with one. Will try to keep it simple with a number of key points: 1. Fleas have a lifeContinue reading “Fleas”
Medicine Cabinet: Beware
By Dr. Emily Finn The small animal emergency room is a frequent gathering spot for “naughty” dogs and cats. As many pet owners have experienced firsthand, our furry friends will often surprise (and scare!) us with what they will eat. Whether it’s a sock from the hamper, old leftovers from the trash can, or aContinue reading “Medicine Cabinet: Beware”
Learning to use the Google search option “Near Me”
By Deb Haines The “Near Me” search feature on Google is a convenient way to find local Veterinary Clinics and Veterinary Emergency Hospitals in your vicinity any where. Simply type in the business or service you’re looking for followed by ‘near me’ to get relevant results. For example, searching “animal clinics near me” will displayContinue reading “Learning to use the Google search option “Near Me””
Puppy Hernia
By Dr. Hannah Godfrey A hernia occurs when there is a hole in the muscle wall of the abdomen through which a pouch or sack of abdominal contents can protrude. Depending on the size of the hole, the contents of the hernial sac will vary. If the hole is very small only a small amountContinue reading “Puppy Hernia”
Possible Emergency Tools
By Deb Haines Symptom checker …. Helps determine if Emergencyhttps://symptom-webdvm.lifelearn.com/ Chocolate Calculatorhttps://www.vets-now.com/dog-chocolate-toxicity-calculator/ Pet Poison helplinehttps://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ APCA Poison helplinehttps://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Poison control UKhttps://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/ Poison control AU https://animalpoisons.com.au/ Poisons Help; Emergency Identification For Mushrooms & Plantshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300/
Heartworms: What you need to know!
By Deb Haines Did you know it only takes ONE bite from an infected mosquito to start this deadly disease cycle? That’s why it’s imperative to protect your pet with regular parasite preventatives. Talk to your veterinarian what is best for your pet. *Note….From one of our PVC vets Dr. U-B Just want to addContinue reading “Heartworms: What you need to know!”
Neutered Male Dogs: Can They Impregnate a Female Dog?
By Deb Haines. “Oh those neutered buggers” A neutered male can still mount and tie with the female, but there is no sperm, so no puppies! The neutering procedure only removes a dog’s testicular sack. While neutered dogs cannot impregnate a female dog and therefore make babies, they can most certainly still have sexy timeContinue reading “Neutered Male Dogs: Can They Impregnate a Female Dog?”
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Rawhide Dog Chews
By Deb Haines While rawhide dog chews are usually used for dogs who love to chew or as a distraction for an anxious or overstimulated dog, there are fortunately many safer dog chew options you can give your dog without the potential risks. Rawhides are meant to be long-lasting chews that break down into tiny,Continue reading “Rawhide Dog Chews”
Fleas: How to Battle Them
By Dr. Sabo Your lack of improvement battling fleas can be explained by the flea life cycle. The fleas you see only account for 1-3% of the fleas in your home. Each adult female flea lays 40 eggs a day. It’s quite likely the first flea entered your home more than a month ago. Then,Continue reading “Fleas: How to Battle Them”
Male Dog Reproduction: Basics
By Deb Haines Let’s begin by going over the reproductive anatomy of the male dog and pointing out some unique features One unique feature of male dogs as compared to many other mammals is the presence of only one accessory sex gland. On this diagram, locate the prostate. The prostate gland is the only accessoryContinue reading “Male Dog Reproduction: Basics”
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”
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