Diabetes in Dogs and Cats by Ben J. Character, DVM Diabetes mellitus is a common problem that results in trouble regulating blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. In the normal animal, the pancreas produces insulin after a meal, which allows the sugars to be metabolized correctly. If an animal has diabetes, this process is disrupted. The […]
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Large Animal Vaccinations
Large Animal Vaccinations by Ben J. Character, DVM With all of the choices available for the vaccination of livestock, it is hard to know what vaccinations are best for the needs or your herd. Unfortunately, there is no magical protocol. Each vaccination regime should be tailored to the specific needs of each operation. The following […]
Heartworm update
by Ben J. Character, DVM Every few years the American Heartworm Society issues and update to their guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heartworm disease in dogs and cats. The American Heartworm Society is one of the few disease specific para-veterinary organizations available. Unlike human medicine that seems to have a “taskforce” or […]
Orthopedics
Orthopedics by Ben J. Character, DVM Orthopedics is the treatment of conditions that involve the skeletal system. The skeletal system includes muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons as well as bones. There are several common orthopedic problems seen in dogs and cats. In general, cats are not as prone to orthopedic problems as dogs are, because they […]
Calf Processing
Calf Processing by Ben J. Character, DVM As fall approaches, many spring calves will be nearing weaning. Weaning time is an excellent time to process your calves while they are up. Calf processing can consist of many things. The standard items include deworming, vaccinating, and tagging. Other things that can be done during this time […]
Anaplasmosis: What is it?
Anaplasmosis: What is it? by Ben J. Character, DVM Late summer and early fall are the time of year when cattle are most likely to show signs of an Anaplasmosis infection. Anaplasmosis (frequently called Anaplaz) is a protozoan parasite that infects red blood cells. It is transmitted from horse flies, which carry the parasite, to cattle […]