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Mitral Valve Disease In Dogs

Posted Jan 3rd, 2023 in Breeds, Cardiology, Conditions & Illnesses, Diagnostics, Dog Breeds, Dogs, Dogs Cardiology, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Diagnostics, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Tips Advice, Respiratory, Specialty

Mitral valve disease in dogs is a serious condition that can cause blood to leak during heart muscle contractions. This may cause further issues such as heart murmurs and long-term, serious consequences for your dog's health. Here, we discuss mitral valve disease, including symptoms and treatments.  

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5 Health Benefits of Acupuncture for Dogs

Posted Dec 20th, 2022 in Acupuncture, Conditions & Illnesses, Core Care, Dog Acupuncture, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Core Care, Dogs Holistic Care, Dogs Injury, Dogs Rehabilitation, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Tips Advice, Holistic Care, Injury, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Respiratory, Services & Treatment, Specialty

Pet acupuncture and other treatments offer innovative and non-invasive options to aid rehabilitation and manage discomfort. Here, we discuss five benefits of acupuncture for dogs. 

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How to Help Your Pet Recover with Physical Therapy

Posted Nov 18th, 2022 in Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats, Cats Holistic Care, Cats Injury, Cats Pain Management, Cats Rehabilitation, Cats Services Treatment, Cats Specialty, Cats Weight, Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Holistic Care, Dogs Injury, Dogs Pain Management, Dogs Rehabilitation, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Weight, Holistic Care, Injury, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Services & Treatment, Specialty, Weight

Is your pet recovering from an injury? Perhaps they have a chronic health condition. If so, they may benefit from pet rehabilitation and physical therapy. We explain what's involved and what you can expect from your pet's sessions. 

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What is veterinary neurology?

Posted Nov 15th, 2022 in Cat Conditions & Illnesses, Cats, Cats Neurology, Cats Services Treatment, Cats Specialty, Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Neurology, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Neurology, Services & Treatment, Specialty

What areas of your pet's body does veterinary neurology cover, and are there common neurological conditions in cats and dogs? Today, we define this branch of veterinary medicine and discuss some common neurological health issues. 

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Blindness in Dogs: Causes, Signs and Symptoms

Posted Oct 28th, 2022 in Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Eye, Dogs Ophthalmology, Dogs Pain Management, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Eye, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Services & Treatment

Similar to humans, many dogs suffer from vision loss as they grow older or due to underlying injuries and health issues. Our vets share the causes of blindness in dogs, along with signs and symptoms of vision loss, in this post.  

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Why is my dog itchy?

Posted Oct 11th, 2022 in Allergies, Behavior, Conditions & Illnesses, Dermatology, Dog Allergies, Dog Behavior, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Core Care, Dogs Dermatology, Dogs Emergency, Dogs Nutrition, Dogs Routine Exams, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Skin, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Tips Advice, Emergency, Nutrition, Routine Exams, Services & Treatment, Skin, Specialty, Tips & Advice

If your dog has a skin condition, you may notice he's been itching, scratching and licking more than usual. Our vets share tips on potential causes of your dog's skin issues, how you can help treat them and when to consult your vet. 

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Surgery for IVDD in Dogs

Posted Sep 9th, 2022 in Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Neurology, Dogs Orthopedic Surgery, Dogs Pain Management, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Surgery, Injury, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Services & Treatment, Specialty, Surgery

Surgery may not be the only treatment option for dogs with IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) but for many, surgery is often the best treatment option. IVDD surgeries aim to restore mobility, reduce pain and prevent further disc problems. Our network vets explain more about IVDD Surgery for dogs.

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Types of Tumors in Dogs

Posted Aug 26th, 2022 in Cancer, Conditions & Illnesses, Dog Cancer, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Internal Medicine, Dogs Oncology, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Services & Treatment, Specialty, Surgery

It can be daunting when you find a new lump or bump on your dog. While many lumps are not cancer-related, there are a number of cancers in dogs that can cause tumors. Today, our vets discuss types of tumors in dogs and what to do if you find one. 

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Is your dog experiencing vision problems?

Posted Aug 23rd, 2022 in Conditions & Illnesses, Diagnostics, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Diagnostics, Dogs Eye, Dogs Ophthalmology, Dogs Routine Exams, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Eye, Ophthalmology, Routine Exams, Services & Treatment, Specialty

Like people, our canine companions can lose their vision and struggle with blindness, making it important to know the early signs of visual impairment in dogs. Today our network vets explain what you should do if you suspect your dog may be losing their sight.

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Entropion in Dogs

Posted Aug 19th, 2022 in Diagnostics, Dog Breeds, Dogs, Dogs Conditions & Illnesses, Dogs Diagnostics, Dogs Eye, Dogs Services Treatment, Dogs Specialty, Dogs Tips Advice, Eye, Services & Treatment, Specialty, Tips & Advice

Entropion is a condition seen in many breeds where the pup's eyelids roll inwards causing irritation, pain, and other secondary eye problems. Today our network vets share more about this common eye condition in dogs including symptoms and how entropion is treated.

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