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When Aging Isn’t the Answer: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
January 30, 2026

It’s easy to chalk up small changes in our dogs to aging. Maybe they’re drinking more water, asking to go outside more often, or losing a little hair. But in some cases, these subtle shifts…
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Animal Rehabilitation Plans Tailored to the Patient

March 12, 2018

Plans’ Success Depends on Implementation at Home Physical rehabilitation for animals is the process of evaluating and managing patients with painful or functionally limiting conditions caused by illness or injury. Carrie Chandler-Harrison is a certified…
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[kitten plays with a ball of yarn]

Help! My Pet Swallowed a —!

February 04, 2018

A ‘foreign body’ may pose a medical emergency Animals are very curious creatures. But, as the old adage goes, curiosity can be deadly, or at least dangerous. So it is with animals that swallow things…
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[cat eating from a bowl]

What to Look for on a Pet Food Label

January 22, 2018

Regulations control wording on a pet food label The seemingly endless brightly colored cans, bags, and boxes in the pet food aisles can be quite overwhelming for pet owners. Dr. Kelly Swanson, an animal sciences…
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[Dr. Kimbery Selting with Spike]

Chemotherapy for Pets Focuses on Quality of Life

January 15, 2018

Pet’s cancer may be managed vs. cured The word “chemotherapy” conjures up images of nauseous, balding, and debilitated patients. While supportive therapies are available to soften these side effects in human cancer patients, it’s true…
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Top Five Pet Health Columns from 2017

January 02, 2018

Enjoy the Most-Read Columns from 2017 What topics did pet owners find most fascinating last year? We checked our website analytics, and discovered that fungal disease, behavioral issues, and cutting-edge treatments offered only at our…
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[immunotherapy for itchy dog]

Allergy Shots May Bring Relief to Itchy Dogs

November 27, 2017

Immunotherapy may be an effective treatment option Is something itching at your dog? If an allergy is to blame, it probably falls into one of three categories, according to Dr. Scott Miller, who recently completed…
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