While bringing your puppy home after leg surgery is certainly a cause for celebration, very soon you might find that you have just swapped one concern for a thousand more. You are happy and relieve that surgery is over, but have the high-energy of your puppy bouncing around who truly has no idea why they…
Cockatiel It’s that dreaded sight-an avian veterinarian owner sees a drop of blood on their cockatiel’s feathers, or, worse, a trickle coming from a damaged flight or tail feather. Panic is an obvious and immediate reaction, but the number one thing to do is try and stay as calm as possible and act quickly. It’s…
You will feel some peace of mind when you finally get your dog back home after its mass removal surgery, but there’s an entire aftercare situation underway. A big concern I have for my patients coming home to you is maintaining an infection-free Surgical Site, hereafter referred to as a “SSI,” after the skin tumor…
How to Manage Skin Allergies in White Pitbulls at Home. Congratulations if you’re a white Pitbull owner! They are the most loving, loyal, and silly canines a family could have. But, If you are reading this, you have more than likely learned the difficult truth; white Pitbulls are very prone to skin allergies. Watching your…
Fungal Shell Infection In Turtles The #1 turtle problem a exotic vet is used to hearing is some type of white, furry or colored patch on the shell of a beloved turtle. Thankfully, a fungus on your turtle’s shell is usually treatable without special drugs, and especially so when you can catch it quickly. But…
As a veterinarian, probably the number one problem that I am hearing from Shih Tzu owners involves eyes. And given that this is one of the most common complaints owners make, it doesn’t seem to be a coincidence that this breed seems to be pre-disposed for nearly any and all ophthalmic conditions-in one study, a…
Learn How to Stop a Dog from Licking His Incision After Neuter Surgery in a easy way. Your dog is safely back home, recuperating from his neuter surgery, and the hard part is just starting ensuring he stays away from his new incision. We’ve all been there with “the cone of shame,” but if it…
As a veterinarian, one of the most frequent, and sometimes confusing, complaints I receive from hamster parents is, “My hamster has a perfectly well appointed bed, yet he insists on taking all of his naps in the litter box. Is he okay?” And with good reason! It’s natural to feel a little unsettled when you…
Deworm As a Veterinarian, the most often asked question by a loving cat owner is, “Since my kitty never leaves the house, will he ever need deworming?” The direct and simple answer is.YES. Even your indoor feline will need a deliberate and appropriate deworming schedule. As an SEO content writer, I’m well aware that this…
Understanding Why This Gentle Giant is Prone to heart disease. The Maine Coon, rightly crowned “gentle giant” of the cat-dom, will steal your heart with its massive stature, charming ear tassels, and endearing disposition. But behind its stoic facade of a super cat, lurks a secret vulnerability that no owner or breeder should ever overlook:…