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Arterial thromboembolism is a serious and painful disease of cats. In the most common form, a thrombus (clot) flows from the heart, down the aorta and lodges where it divides to supply the back legs. It straddles the “Y” like a saddle straddles a horse. Hence the name, “saddle thrombus”. Symptoms of this problem include lameness and/or paralysis …
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Avian nutrition has come a long way in the last twenty years thanks to pelleted diets. These diets prevent birds from using what I like to call the smorgasbord approach . . . they pick out their favorite food items and drop the healthy stuff on the bottom of the cage. Avian veterinarians have been recommending these diets to correct …
If your pet succumbs to heat exhaustion or heat stroke, the treatment you provide on the way to the clinic may mean the difference between life or death. Apply copious amounts of tepid water to their entire body before transporting them. Do not use cold water. Cold water causes peripheral blood vessels to constrict which slows down heat …
Last week I attended the 14th International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium. It was a terrific symposium attended by veterinarians and technicians dedicated to providing the best emergency care possible for our animal friends. For the next two weeks, I will be blogging about things I learned at the conference. I hope you will …
Continue reading “IVECCS Tip #1: First Aid For Rattlesnake Bites”
Finding ways to exercise indoor cats is a challenge, especially when they reach middle age and kitten play is no longer a part of their psyche. Here are some ideas for keeping cats active: 1) Place food inside a dispenser toy. These toys have holes slightly bigger than a piece of kibble. When the cat …
“Dr. Nelson, I think there is something wrong with my dog,” a concerned owner whispers in my ear. Their face reddens before they speak again. “He eats his own feces. Although I support recycling, this takes it too far. Is there anything you can do?” While disgusting to humans, the condition known as coprophagia is actually a …
Welcome to “Ask The Vet”, a category of my blog dedicated to answering questions about the medical care of animals. Please post questions that conform to the following guidelines: Readers are advised to consult a licensed veterinarian in your area for medical advice regarding your pet. I can not comment on specific cases and will only provide information that is general …