The first time I saw the inside of a veterinary operating room, I was 15 years old. I was one of about 20 kids in my high school sophomore class who had been chosen to take part in a mentorship program, one that allowed us to spend an entire week in the professional setting of […]
Anorexia In Pets – What To Do When Your Pet Stops Eating
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Navigating the Veterinary Emergency Room
Any trip to the emergency room is daunting and stressful, but when it’s your pet who’s sick, it seems twice as nerve-wracking. Although everyone hopes they never have to make a visit to the veterinary ER, odds are your pet will require emergency services at least once in their lifetime. When an emergency arises, time […]
Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
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My Veterinarian Recommends a Biopsy – Now What?
Few things seem to strike more fear into the hearts of pet parents than hearing these words from your veterinarian: “I’m recommending a biopsy.” The fact is, many pets at some point in their lives will undergo a biopsy procedure. As pets get older, their chances of developing abnormal growths and/or cancer increases. A biopsy […]