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  • Pituitary Dwarfism in Dogs Open link in new window
    1/13/2025
    Pituitary dwarfism is a rare disease in which the pituitary gland does not produce the hormones needed for your dog to grow properly.
  • Taenia Species Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    1/12/2025
    We have generated some confusion regarding tapeworms not contracted from fleas. There actually is another tapeworm besides the common tapeworm whose segments might be seen on a pet's anal area or on their feces.
  • TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) Surgery Open link in new window
    1/9/2025
    If your dog has been diagnosed with a torn cranial cruciate (knee) ligament, TPLO surgery may be recommended. 
  • Uric Acid Stones and Urate Urolithiasis in Dogs Open link in new window
    1/6/2025
    Dalmatians are different. Being unable to convert uric acid to allantoin is the main predisposing factor to uric acid stone formation and accounts for why 80% of uric acid bladder stones come from Dalmatians.
  • House Soiling in Cats: Pooping Outside the Litter Box Open link in new window
    12/27/2024
    While less common than urine marking, fecal marking behavior is normal and often serves as a way for cats to express themselves or send a message.
  • Corneal Ulcers and Erosions in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    12/24/2024
    A scratch or scrape on the eye is extremely painful, causing squinting, redness and excess tears. What do you need to know about taking care of a pet with this condition? Read about the diagnosis and treatment of corneal ulcers and erosions.
  • Eclampsia in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    12/17/2024
    Mothers use a large amount of calcium for the development of puppies or kittens and to produce milk, which can sometimes lead to hypocalcemia (low calcium levels in the blood).
  • Winter Holiday Hazards for Pets Open link in new window
    12/9/2024
    Here are some tips for keeping your pets out of danger during the holiday season.
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