May 4th-10th is the 99th anniversary of “Be Kind To Animals” week. Started by the American Humane Association in 1915, this is a week to celebrate and appreciate the animals in your life. Here are some ideas: – Bring toys to a local shelter– Place a box in your house for your cat to explore– Take …
Monthly Archives: May 2014
You Make The Diagnosis: Abnormal Vulva in a Dog
Pictured below is the vulva of a dog that is abnormal. Instead of being aligned vertically, this dog’s vulva is tilted to the left side of the picture. In addition, it is deeply set and the lips roll inward. What two conditions are dogs with this type of confirmation prone to developing? Please note the skin surrounding the …
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Calcium Oxalate Stones in Dogs
Calcium oxalate urinary stones are common in dogs and cats. These irregularly shaped, rounded stones show up well on x-rays due to their calcium content. Although they are more common in miniature schnauzers, bichon frise, shih tzu, Lhasa apso, miniature poodles and Yorkshire terriers, I have also seen them in many other breeds and mixes …