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  • Distemper (Panleukopenia) in Cats Open link in new window
    4/5/2026
    Feline distemper, caused by a parvovirus, is a life-threatening disease. The virus is considered ubiquitous, meaning it is in virtually every place that is not regularly disinfected. The infection is highly contagious among unvaccinated cats, usually kittens and young adult cats living in groups. Barn cats, feral colonies, animal shelter groups, pet stores, and rescue facilities are high risk for outbreaks.
  • Heartworm: The Parasite Open link in new window
    4/5/2026
    Heartworm is a serious problem in many areas of the country. What questions do you have about the disease, its treatment and its prevention?
  • Cesarean Sections in Dogs Open link in new window
    4/1/2026
    Dystocia, which is the inability to deliver puppies naturally, occurs in 5% of all dogs and may result in a C-section. 
  • Atypical Cushing's Disease in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    3/24/2026
    Atypical Cushing’s, also called atypical hyperadrenocorticism, is a disorder that affects your pet’s endocrine system, which controls hormone levels in the body.
  • Meloxicam (Metacam) Open link in new window
    3/23/2026
    Meloxicam is generally given to control arthritis pain in dogs though it can be given for many other painful conditions. It is often used an analgesic in conjunction with surgery.
  • Meibomian Gland (Eyelid) Tumors in Dogs Open link in new window
    3/19/2026
    Usually eyelid masses are benign but sometimes they are sebaceous adenocarcinomas, a type of cancer
  • Colitis-Related Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    3/17/2026
    Colitis means inflammation of the colon and that spells diarrhea - often with fresh blood or mucus - and straining and discomfort for the pet, as well as a mess to clean up.
  • Surprising Truths About Housetraining Dogs Open link in new window
    3/16/2026
    Successful training is not about discipline; it is about management, realistic expectations, and clear communication. 
  • Otitis Media (Middle Ear Inflammation/Infection) in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    3/14/2026
    Otitis media is inflammation and/or infection of the middle ear, whereas otitis externa begins in the external ear canal. 
  • Alopecia X is a Pattern of Baldness Open link in new window
    3/12/2026
    It may be that Alopecia X is not one hair loss-causing disease but several and we simply do not know how to distinguish them.

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