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Pain Management

Seminar on non-NSAID treatments for arthritis in dogs Seminar on non-NSAID treatments for arthritis in dogs

*** Although this seminar has passed, we will have another one sometime soon.  If... 

Olathe Animal Hospital performs 1st Stem Cell procedure on a dog in Kansas Olathe Animal Hospital performs 1st Stem Cell procedure on a dog in Kansas

Olathe Animal Hospital has made history! Thanks to our dedicated and compassionate... 

Exercise for arthritic pets Exercise for arthritic pets

Exercise is a very important part of treating pets with arthritis. Exercise helps... 

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Reptiles

Bearded Dragon eye irritation due to sand Bearded Dragon eye irritation due to sand

Please don’t use sand in your bearded dragon’s main enclosure. They may... 

Care of Bearded Dragons Care of Bearded Dragons

Adapted from a handout written by Scott Stahl, DVM, DABVP (Avian). Housing Bearded... 

Metabolic Bone Disease in a Veiled Chameleon Metabolic Bone Disease in a Veiled Chameleon

Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is the most commonly reported disease in juvenile chameleons,... 

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Pet Care Library

Leptospirosis Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis (aka lepto) is a bacterial disease that is often life threatening.  The bacteria are shed in the urine of infected animals, including wildlife, and so most commonly affect animals that spend a lot of time outdoors.  It is of most concern to dogs, but rarely affects cats as well.  Leptospirosis is zoonotic, meaning that it can infect... [Read more of this review]

Dog ate naproxen tablet (Aleve) Dog ate naproxen tablet (Aleve)

Pugs will eat anything–especially Hagrid! His mom is aware of his vacuum-like ability to slurp up anything on the floor that’s even remotely interesting (especially if it’s ”off-limits”). So when she accidentally dropped an Aleve (naproxen) tablet on the floor, and Hagrid snatched it up, she wisely knew she had a problem. Naproxen... [Read more of this review]

Heartworm protection that lasts 6 months Heartworm protection that lasts 6 months

Would you be interested in protecting your dog from a devastating disease caused by worms blocking blood flow in the heart by our giving an injection once every six months as opposed to trying to remember to give a pill once a month and then having to remember to pick up refills?  What if it cost the same and we reminded you with a postcard or email... [Read more of this review]

Annual Lupron injections for ferrets Annual Lupron injections for ferrets

You may already be aware that adrenal tumors are very common in ferrets. Many researchers believe that it is due to the close relationship between the ferret’s reproductive organs and the adrenal glands. Early neutering or spaying may result in a compensatory growth in the adrenal glands that leads to the tumor. Other possible risk factors may include... [Read more of this review]

Bearded Dragon eye irritation due to sand Bearded Dragon eye irritation due to sand

Please don’t use sand in your bearded dragon’s main enclosure. They may live in sandy habitats in their native Australia environments, but keeping them in sandy cages in captivity is different. A bearded dragon we saw recently illustrates the importance of this beautifully. This bearded dragon was having trouble seeing because her third... [Read more of this review]

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