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 […]
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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 […]
Eric writes: Thank you for all the information regarding heartworm prevention and treatment. There is a lot of misunderstanding. We are an animal welfare group who took in a dog which tested positive for heartworms. The dog has received ivermectin weekly + doxycyline daily for two weeks, paused a week, and will receive another week […]
I received an email with a question about seizures today I have had my little chihuahua (female, about 4 or 5 years old, weighs approx. 7 lbs)—she is having seizures. Today she had 2 back to back, first time for that. I live in NM & the seizures have started about 18 months ago & […]
This is Cady, the dog we have now. She’s a mutt who needed a home. We adopted her as a near-adult stray. With the exception of being a cat-killing fool, and snapping at intruders when we’re not home, she’s been a pretty good dog. She’s eleven now and hasn’t really had any major health issues. […]
If you look for information on cat claws, most of what you find is devoted either to the mechanics of the retractable claw or to the pros and cons (or evils, depending on your degree of zeal) of the de-clawing operation. Google up pictures of the claw anatomy, and you get stuff like this. But, […]
I've posted on concerns with both excessively hot weather and cold. This is something I think you'll find helpful. The Tufts Animal Care and Condition scale (TACC) gives a really good approach. It addresses the size of the animal, its physical condition, the condition of its environment and housing, as well as the weather and […]
Here's part of an email that was primarily about an aural hematoma. However, the hematoma started with a wound. My Scottish Terrier received a small bite on the ear by a raccoon, I immediately gave him a bath and got him to the vets. His vaccination had expired so I now have him at an […]
Here’s today’s tough question [edited]: I have a cat, Zoe, who is 15. She is diabetic. Even when her diabetes is stabilized, she’s so skinny! She has gone from a big 12 pound Maine Coon to a weeny 5 pound Maine Coon. She looks and feel bony. We know she has some arthritis (she […]