Information & Articles

Signs and Symptoms Your Cat is in Heat

Cats are extremely prolific breeds and signs that they are in heat can very easily be mistaken for pain, anxiety, and discomfort. The signs to look for in order to determine if your cat is in heat:

What is Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) and where did it come from?

CIV is influenza that occurs in dogs. In 2004, it was determined that equine influenza virus H3N8 was the cause of death for Greyhound race dogs suffering from a respiratory illness at a Florida racetrack. The exposure and transfer apparently occurred at horse racing tracks, where dog racing also occurred. This was the first evidence of influenza A virus causing disease in dogs.

Dogs have no natural immunity to this virus which is why this disease is transmitted so rapidly between individual dogs. When CIV is first introduced to a population, 100% of dogs will become infected. About 20% of those dogs, however, will show no clinical symptoms of infection, although they will continue to spread the disease. There is no evidence that the virus can be transferred to people, horses, cats, or other species.

Dentals

I believe that proper dental care is one of the reasons that our pets are living longer, healthier lives.

Chronic gingivitis and periodontal disease can not only lead root abscesses, chronic pain, and difficulty eating, but these bacteria can also get in the bloodstream and settle out into many internal organs.

The importance of Pet Insurance

As I was standing at my operating table amputating a gangrenous leg, I couldn't stop thinking about the difficult journey we had traveled to get to this point. A loving owner was now facing a serious financial burden for the treatment of her pet.

Her dog had been injured while attempting to jump a fence; the leg had become caught and tangled, an injury that quickly lead to severe damage and a necessary amputation. Saving the leg was possible, but would've cost the owner $6,000 to $7,000. Who has that kind of disposable money? It was a young and energetic dog with an owner who was scared for her best friend's health and well-being - and who was financially unprepared for such an emergency.

Online Medications: Friend or Foe?

You’ve seen the TV advertisements for Internet pet pharmacies – they promote the convenience of home shopping with the benefit of big savings but are they a wise option for you and your pet?

I’m Dr. Bobby

Imagine the weather as 98 degrees with 85 percent humidity nine months out of the year. Weather that's so hot that going to the lake isn't even fun. That's where my wife, Jaime, daughter, Alyssa (Ally for short), and I moved from in October of 2006. Be that as it may, if you live in Texas, Austin is definitely the place to be. Live music at virtually every restaurant, the world's best Mexican food and BBQ, and Jaime really seemed to enjoy the shopping.

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