How cats recover from anesthesia depends upon three things: 1)What drugs where used for the anesthesia. 2) How long the cat was anesthetized. 3) How quickly the cat can clear the anesthetic agent from their body. Anesthetics come in two forms, injectable and gas. When I anesthetize a cat, I start with an sedative to calm …
Monthly Archives: September 2013
A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Pet Food Recalls
Pet food recalls seem to be in the news quite often these days. The melamine toxicity scandal killed many animals and made us all more aware of what we feed our beloved pets. Many people have traded commercial diets for home cooked ones but sometimes end up hurting the animals because the diets are not balanced and complete. So, what …
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Online Puppy Mills Are Finally Regulated By The USDA
Due to a loophole in Animal Welfare Act regulations, puppy mills were able to sell animals on-line without any regulation from the USDA. Because of this, many animals suffered in horrific conditions with no veterinary care. Thanks to public outcry led by the Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the …
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Cats With Cystitis
Feline cystitis is a common problem in cats. Inflammation develops in the urinary bladder causing pain. Normally, cats urinate twice a day and defecate once a day. Cats with cystitis will make frequent trips to the litter box producing small amounts of urine each time. As the pain worsens, they often urinate in unusual places and …
You Make The Diagnosis: Swollen Eyelid
Pictured below is a young Boxer with a swollen lower eyelid. His foster mom let him out to play in the backyard and he returned looking like this. Other than a swollen eye, this pup is in good health. List the most likely causes of this condition then scroll down for the answer. Diagnosis: The …
Mammary Gland Hyperplasia in Cats
Mammary gland hyperplasia is a relatively uncommon condition in cats. One or more mammary glands swell up due to hormonal changes thought to be associated with progesterone levels. I have seen this condition develop most frequently a few weeks after a young queen is spayed. It may also develop in intact females after their first heat cycle during pseudopregnancy. Male …
Veterinary Orthopedic Implants
Ethics matter. I usually try to keep the blog fairly upbeat but every once and awhile, ethical concerns need to be presented for your consideration. A few months ago, I used a product from Veterinary Orthopedic Implants in one of my patients. I was very unhappy with the performance of the product so I contacted the company. The response from …