Sick! Curious Tales of Pests & Parasites We Share with Animals
I recently read the book Sick! Curious Tales of Pests and Parasites We Share with Animals published by Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). This book was compiled and edited by the Dean of OVC, Dr. Elizabeth Stone and Dr. Cate Dewey, a professor of epidemiology and Chair of the Department of Population Medicine at OVC. Many of the contributing authors are veterinarians or PhD experts in their field. This book is comprised of over 30 short stories about zoonotic diseases (those that can spread...
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SwheatScoop: The Cat’s Meow: Excited to join the feline expert team!
Excited to join SwheatScoop’s feline expert team! As an eco-friendly, crunchy (some same granola), Earth-hugging veterinarian, I’m a huge advocate of protecting our pets and our environment at the same time. You can check out the introduction...
Read MoreCyanosis in Dogs and Cats
What is cyanosis? Cyanosis is a bluish to red-purple tinge of the tissues, seen best in the gums and skin, and typically accompanying respiratory distress (i.e., difficulty breathing). When cyanosis is seen in dogs and cats, it’s an indicator of a severe lack of oxygen in the blood (called hypoxemia). It typically means that hemoglobin in the red blood cells doesn’t have enough oxygen or isn’t able to carry oxygen at all. Cyanosis can be classified...
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Mouse and rat poisoning in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
As the weather gets colder, mice and rats start seeking shelter in warm locations… in other words, your house! Unfortunately, the start of autumn means the start of mouse and rat poisoning, putting your dog or cat at risk. In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the 4 different types of active ingredients found in these mouse and rat poisons. These poisons all work (and kill) in different ways, so pay heed! While the most common type of mouse poison (e.g., brodifacoum, bromadiolone, etc.) often...
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The Dangers of Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Dogs
Your dog’s throat The esophagus is a thin sheet of muscle located within the thorax that connects the mouth with the stomach and aids in pushing food and water down into the stomach. Once in a while, if a dog (or rarely, a cat) swallows something too large – or too sharp – for it to pass out of the esophagus, it can become an esophageal foreign body. Esophageal foreign bodies typically get stuck in two locations in the esophagus: near the base of the heart or in the back (i.e., caudal)...
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My dog was diagnosed with Heartworm: What do I do now?
The American Heartworm Society came out with a fantastic educational handout (below) on what your veterinarian will do to treat your dog… and what you will need to do! Heartworm Treatment Guidelines for Pet Owners The American Heartworm Society recommends the following heartworm treatment protocol for dogs. This method effectively eliminates most heartworm infections when closely followed by both you and your veterinarian. The overall goals of treatment are to safely and successfully...
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