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  • Meningioma in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    4/29/2022
    Meningioma is the most common brain tumor of cats and dogs. Meningiomas are generally benign. In dogs, seizures are the most common sign. In cats, signs are more vague and consist of listlessness and behavior changes.
  • Decreasing Pregnancy Loss in Beef Cattle Open link in new window
    4/29/2022
    If you are in the beef cattle business, getting a live calf from every pregnancy is critical to your success. But every cow does not deliver a live calf. It’s hoped new technology will help eliminate pregnancy loss.
  • Back or Neck Pain in the Horse Open link in new window
    4/22/2022
    Horses can develop back or neck pain and these conditions are difficult to diagnose and treat. Treatment of neck and back pain includes anti-inflammatory medications and injecting ligaments between the vertebrae. In some instances, shock wave therapy and acupuncture are used. 
  • Lymphocytic Leukemia in Dogs Open link in new window
    4/20/2022
    What is leukemia in dogs and why is it bad? Learn about the most common forms of leukemia for dogs: the lymphocytic forms.
  • The Importance of Colostrum in Newborn Calves Open link in new window
    4/15/2022
    Passive antibodies received from colostrum is the only protection calves get against infectious agents. It is important to have several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer on hand during calving season.
  • Brucellosis in Dogs Open link in new window
    4/14/2022
    Brucellosis is an important venereal disease in many species. It does not usually come up in pet ownership because most pet dogs are not used for breeding. Once someone has decided to breed their dog, though, it behooves them to know all about this disease, particularly since it can be transmitted to humans.
  • Bob Doneley, BVS, Fellow (FANZCVS) Avian Medicine Open link in new window
    4/14/2022
  • Diets for Healthy Birds Open link in new window
    4/14/2022
    Seeds are not an appropriate or natural diet for birds and will not give your pet bird a full lifespan with good health. A good diet boosts the immune system and helps the bird ward off illness. 
  • Allergy Testing in Horses with Asthma Open link in new window
    4/8/2022
    Equine asthma is the most common non-infectious respiratory disease occurring in adult horses. It seems mold spores are the cause of an allergic reaction leading to symptoms of asthma such as labored breathing and coughing. 
  • Help for Your Barking Dog Open link in new window
    4/6/2022
    Barking is a normal behavior and one of the ways dogs communicate. However, some breeds have a higher tendency to bark. Here are some behavior modification steps to help you and your dog gain peace and quiet.

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