Universal Blood Test
As much as we would like to have a test that could be run on a single drop of blood,…
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Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases And Treatments
In the August, 2012, edition of Today’s Veterinary Practice Dr. Claire R. Sharp, BSc, BVMS (Hons), MS, CMAVA, Diplomate ACVECC,…
Does My Coughing Cat Have Heartworms?
Karen writes: My 8 yr old indoor Siamese has had a tiny, tiny cough only in the mornings the past…
Prevent Holiday Gastrointestinal Illness In Dogs And Cats
Thanksgiving Day is rapidly approaching. Thursday night, Friday and through the holiday weekend veterinarians will be treating cases of acute…
Preparing Your Pet For Laboratory Tests
Preparing your pet for laboratory testing varies according to the type of test being performed. The two most-commonly performed tests,…
Seizures In Dogs And Cats
One of the most terrifying maladies a pet owner can face with his four-legged friend is a seizure. Even the…
At The Laboratory With My Pet’s Doctor, Complete Blood Count CBC
Your pet’s doctor finds many reasons to perform laboratory tests for your pet. Sometimes tests are run as a “baseline”,…
Don’t Put Off Needed Surgery/Dentistry For Older Pets
Here is a real-life example of what can (and did) happen when fear of anesthesia causes a pet owner to…
How Veterinary Oncolology Cases Are Worked Up
In an ongoing series on how different kinds of cases are worked up, today we will look at veterinary oncology…
