One of our readers writes: I have 2 Chihuahuas, one weighs 10 pounds and the other weighs 15 pounds. They both have the same symptoms: scratching, biting and pulling out hair. My vet gave them both a long-acting cortisone injection June 1st, and the symptoms stopped. On July 2 they started again. I waited until […]
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This is Ling Ling. She’s some kind of a Collie mix, or something. Sweet dog. Her picture here was taken a few years ago to illustrate her owner’s great idea for bandaging the elbow. Who doesn’t have old socks lying around? I use this technique all the time now. Last summer, she came in for […]
What is a safe anesthetic? I’d have to say that it’s one you wake up from without any apparent damage. OH… you meant which anesthetic is safe for your pet? Well, that is a good question. I have heard anesthetics described as poisons, and that seems a bit extreme. On the other hand, if they […]
If I were just punching the clock, I might think how great it is not to be troubled by the phone. What a great chance to catch up the paperwork… or play solitaire. Unfortunately, we are all here prepared to care for our patients and no way to communicate with them. Being idle is no […]
Care of the Bitch after Whelping Pregnancy and nursing puppies constitute a severe strain on the mother’s health. Though most mothers handle the task admirably, the wise owner can take certain precautions to protect the health of both mother and puppies. Consider these important points in post-natal care. Diet: Feed a growth diet (Science Diet […]
Normal Birth in Dogs Preparations for Whelping: Begin preparations for delivery of puppies before the female gives birth. A whelping box should be provided for the mother to being sleeping in to ensure the birth of the puppies in the area you have chosen. This box should be relatively small, with sides 6 to 8 […]
I received a question on this today, so I will post the handouts we use here at KVC. This is the first of three. Normal Gestation in Dogs Gestation is the period when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus. In dogs, gestation normally lasts 9 weeks (63 days). However, puppies may be delivered […]
I had ordered a couple of these to tie on to my dog, but I found a better alternative. You see, most of the time, my dog Cady sleeps in her favorite spots — spots that are a long way from the traffic pattern. There are other times when she randomly decides to sleep between […]
I got excited this week. I got excited because I got the opportunity to fix something that really needed fixing. You might think that happens all the time, but you don't always see such a great opportunity to handle a painful situation in such a rapid fashion. This is Dawson. When his loving owner "inherited" […]
At this holiday time of year, we think about giving and receiving gifts, and about helping those in need. Kennett’s Humane Officer, Tena Petix, has been going above the call of duty in helping the animals in her care. Dr. Everett Mobley and Dr. Carol Brigance and the team at Kennett Veterinary Clinic are […]