Dogs sometimes have a bad habit of putting anything they find inside their mouths. Actually, let me correct that statement, dogs always seem to find a way to put objects in their mouth that do not belong there! They tend to pick up all types of stuff, ranging from balls to rocks, small toys to articles of clothing, basically anything they deem fun to play with.
Unfortunately, there are many times when a dog accidentally swallows these objects and it becomes lodged in his throat. If this object is not removed …

One of the most difficult tasks facing a veterinarian is how to manage hip dysplasia. There are several modes of therapy available, but only the most commonly accepted techniques will be discussed.
1. Maintenance: This is non-surgical management and consists of rest and restricted exercise, pain relievers, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Its best use is in mild cases or in dogs who are poor surgical risks.

2. Hip Join Reconstruction: This is extensive bone surgery with the ultimate goal of returning the hip joint to a normal anatomical relation. It is quite difficult …

The growing popularity of larger breeds of dogs has brought with it a threat of a crippling disease of the hip joints known as hip dysplasia.
This disease was first described in the United States back in the 1930s. Research has produced abundant information on hip dysplasia, but many questions still remain unanswered. It is one of the most popular topics discussed among owners, breeders, and veterinarians.
Hip dysplasia is uncommon in small dogs (toys and miniatures), as well as Greyhounds, but it has been found in almost every breed. The disease …

Never gamble with your cat’s health. While it is important to treat cat diseases as soon as you recognize the symptoms, it is best to leave the diagnosis and treatment to a veterinarian. If you have any doubt about your cats health, call the veterinarian immediately. Somehow cats have gotten the reputation that they hide all the time or are constantly skittish.
While most cats will run and hide at the first sign of danger, that is because they are afraid. As soon as they become secure in their surroundings, they …

Veterinarians play an important role in the lives of our pets, and the North American Pet Health Insurance Association would like to celebrate veterinarians and veterinary practitioners during National Pet Health Insurance Month. NAPHIA invites pet owners to nominate their favorite veterinarian by telling, in their own words, why their vet deserves this honor. NAPHIA board members will review the submissions and choose one winner, whose veterinary practice will receive an educational grant and a plaque of excellence.
* Provide the name, address, city and state of …

Canine influenza, the potentially deadly H3N8 virus commonly known as dog flu, is spreading.