What a week! Aurora Animal Hospital had two cases of owners trying to ease their dog’s osteoarthritis with pain relievers from their own medicine cabinets. That’s a big no-no in the veterinary world. I know it’s frustrating to not have a lot of options at home for your pet after a long run or exhausting [...]
on March 30th, 2012 // No Comments »
I often feel the leading cause of death for a cat is peeing outside of the litter box. No one can tolerate the damage and smell for long, and sooner or later the culprit is put outside to fend for him or herself or lands in the shelter. Fortunately for everyone, most [...]
on March 20th, 2012 // No Comments »
At least once a winter I get a client requesting their dog get a throat culture for strep throat, not because the dog is sick, but because the family can’t shake it off, after cycle after cycle of medication. Most often the pediatrician is requesting testing and treatment of the dog. Is it possible? The [...]
on January 17th, 2012 // No Comments »
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and for pets to get into things they shouldn’t. Here are few things to watch out for to keep everyone safe. RIBBONS & TINSEL These are of special interest to playful cats and kittens who see these materials as toys (or prey) to be chased, pounced upon, chewed or [...]
on December 23rd, 2011 // No Comments »
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on October 3rd, 2011 // No Comments »
