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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Rat Poison Dangers
Rat Poison Dangers by Ben J. Character, DVM One of the most common bleeding disorders in dogs is also the most easily prevented. This problem is from the ingestion of poison designed for mice and rats. Rat poison works by preventing the body from producing certain clotting factors, which disables the whole clotting system, causing […]
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 […]
Understanding FeLv/FIV/FIP
Understanding FeLv/FIV/FIP by Ben J. Character, DVM Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficency Virus (FIV), and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) are three serious viruses that affect domestic cats. Only Feline Leukemia has an effective vaccination available. The vaccination is approximately 80% effective in preventing infection with FeLV. Unfortunately, there is no cure for FeLV. FIV […]
ABSCESSES – WHAT ARE THEY?
by Ben J. Character ABSCESSES – WHAT ARE THEY? Unlike their canine companions, most cats are not very social creatures. This characteristic frequently leads to squabbles between themselves. The end result of many of these fights will be an abscess. The normal feline mouth is full of bacteria. These bacteria keep the mouth healthy, but […]