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Grass Tetany in Cattle

Grass Tetany in Cattle by Ben J. Character, DVM Every spring, it is important to watch for signs of Grass Tetany in cattle herds.  Grass tetany (or Hypomagnesemia) occurs when blood levels of the electrolyte magnesium become too low.   Magnesium is found in all forages and is usually provided for with good quality feed. Grass […]

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Renal Failure in the Older Pet

Renal Failure in the Older Pet by Ben J. Character, DVM A common problem experienced by older cats and dogs is the decreased function of the kidneys, also known as Renal Failure.  When this occurs in an older animal, the most common cause is the gradual replacement of normal tissue with scar tissue. Other causes […]

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Geriatric Care for Your Older Pet

Geriatric Care for Your Older Pet by Ben J. Character, DVM Due to advances in human and veterinary medicine, our pets are living longer and healthier lives. Because of this, we have learned that our older pets have special needs. There are several things to consider in the care of your older pet. A common […]

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Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

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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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 […]

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Equine Neonatal and Early Development Preventative care

The best way to deal with a medical problem is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. The following are the recommendations of Mobile Veterinary Service : Equine Neonatal and Early Development Preventative care Printable PDF – Foal Printable PDF – Adult Jump to Adult FOALS (< 1 year of age) Immediate (within […]

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