Friday, March 12, 2010

Leptospirosis

February 9, 2010 by Matt Peuser, DVM  
Filed under Dogs

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. … Read more

Dog ate naproxen tablet (Aleve)

February 5, 2010 by J.C. Burcham, DVM  
Filed under Dogs

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… Read more

Heartworm protection that lasts 6 months

January 28, 2010 by Mark Romain, DVM  
Filed under Dogs

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… Read more

Annual Lupron injections for ferrets

January 18, 2010 by J.C. Burcham, DVM  
Filed under 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… Read more

Seminar on non-NSAID treatments for arthritis in dogs

January 15, 2010 by J.C. Burcham, DVM  
Filed under Stem Cell Therapy

*** Although this seminar has passed, we will have another one sometime soon.  If you would like to attend, please send us an email and we will put you on the contact list for our next seminar.  Thanks for looking! *** Join us for a free seminar on new medical treatment options… Read more

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