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- Why should my cryptorchid pet be neutered?Updated: Wed Jul 23 18:39:04 2008
Cryptorchidism is when one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. This condition is a fairly common problem; seen in dogs, cats and other animals. This is a well-documented genetic tra… - Pet Health Insurance Company Interview: Pets Best Pet Health Insuran…Updated: Wed Jul 23 17:23:56 2008
This interview is part of a continuing series of pet health insurance company interviews. I am using the same ten questions for a variety of veterinary health insurers so that viewers can learn abo… - Pet Health Insurance Company Interview: PetsecureUpdated: Tue Jul 22 19:23:49 2008
This interview is part of a continuing series of pet health insurance company interviews. I will be using the same ten questions for a variety of veterinary health insurers so that viewers can lear… - Vet School Diaries: New Diary Writer Kate - Heading to Vet SchoolCreated: Tue Jul 22 19:07:13 2008
The Vet School Diaries started years ago with Joanne, then a student at Cornell Veterinary School. Kate was a reader of Joanne's diary, and is now starting her own diary as her vet school journey b… - Vet School Diaries: Jen - Working Toward a Vet Tech Degree and Certi…Updated: Tue Jul 22 18:49:37 2008
The Vet School Diaries were started years ago to provide a peek at life "behind the scenes" of vet school and vet tech school. This diary will be maintained by Jen in California who will … - Why does my orange tabby have black spots on his lips?Updated: Sat Jul 19 18:03:59 2008
A common question (and worry) of cat owners relates to black spots that just seem to "appear" on the lips, nose and eye margins, especially on orange colored cats. What is this, and are t… - Opportunistic Parasites - What is a Cuterebra Parasite?Updated: Sat Jul 19 17:41:48 2008
A Cuterebra parasite is an opportunistic parasite found under the skin of small mammals. This parasite is the larval stage of the Cuterebra fly, who uses animal hosts to complete its life cycle. Le… - What is Fly Strike, also known as Myiasis?Updated: Sat Jul 19 17:16:42 2008
Flies are common in the warmer months, and lay eggs in dead tissue/rotting material, and the eggs develop into larvae that need to eat. They larvae eat the dead and rotting tissue, and look like sm… - My cat urinated on the bathroom rug. How can I stop this behavior?Updated: Sun Jul 13 06:18:29 2008
An indoor cat who is urinating anywhere "out of litter box" can be very frustrating. This isn't something that cats do without reason: it could be a medical problem (infection, crystal f… - Veterinary Questions and Answers - Can You Give A Pet Aspirin or Tyl…Updated: Sun Jul 13 05:08:51 2008
There are so many pain relievers available to humans that choosing just one can be confusing. Not so with our pets. There aren't many over-the-counter pet pain relievers. When a pet is in pain, own… - What are heartworms, and can I catch them from my dog?Updated: Fri Jul 11 17:38:34 2008
Most pet owners have heard of heartworms. But what do heartworms look like and how are they transmitted from animal to animal? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this FAQ… - Pet Health Insurance Company Interview: Veterinary Pet Insurance (VP…Updated: Mon Jul 7 23:49:37 2008
This is the first in a series of pet health insurance company interviews. I will be using the same ten questions for a variety of veterinary health insurers so that viewers can learn about each com… - Pet Heath Insurance: VPI Spotlight - Interview with Dr. Carol McConn…Updated: Mon Jul 7 23:49:12 2008
This is a companion piece to the Pet Heath Insurance Basics Interview with Dr. Carol McConnell, with answers that are more specific to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) policies… - Pet Heath Insurance Basics - Interview with Dr. Carol McConnell from…Updated: Mon Jul 7 23:48:48 2008
Shopping for the "right" insurance policy for our pets is tough. There are so many choices and health care considerations to take into account. The terminology used to describe plans and … - Pet Heath Insurance - Is It Worth It? Experiences and Opinions from…Updated: Mon Jul 7 23:48:29 2008
Insurance for pets has been available for 20-plus years, but for most pet owners, the concept of pet health insurance is still relatively new. The variety of coverage plans, while encouraging, are … - Pet Heath Insurance - 16 Tips and Questions To Ask When Shopping Fo…Updated: Mon Jul 7 23:48:09 2008
Shopping for health insurance, whether for humans or pets, is confusing. So many options. So many exclusions. We can't predict the future -- what plan will best suit our needs and grow with us? Ask… - Review of the Nintendo DS Game: Paws and Claws - Pet Vet 2: Healing …Updated: Mon Jul 7 23:41:06 2008
This article is a review of the Paws and Claws - Pet Vet 2: Healing Hands Nintendo DS game. Many children and even some adults have wondered what life is like as a vet. In this game, the day starts… - Pets and Fireworks - Safety considerationsUpdated: Thu Jul 3 19:44:21 2008
As many pet owners know, fireworks and thunder storms can cause a great deal of stress for some animals. Learn how to avoid stress for your pets, and tips to keep them from running when the sparks … - Veterinary Vaccinations: The Fallacy of Titer TestsUpdated: Thu Jul 3 04:23:28 2008
How does the immune system "handle" vaccines, what do titer tests show, and what are the best vaccination choices for your pet? Guest author Will Falconer, DVM, a Certified Veterinary Hom… - Pool Alert - Prevent a TragedyUpdated: Wed Jul 2 04:58:06 2008
Pool Alert - Prevent a Drowning Tragedy or Hypothermic emergency… - Open Window Alert - Protect Your Pet From FallsUpdated: Wed Jul 2 04:39:06 2008
As the outside temperatures rise, many people open their home and car windows to let in the fresh air. Most pet owners assume that dogs and cats have a natural sense and sure-footedness to protect … - Pet Life Jackets -- Just Another Accessory or a Necessity?Updated: Wed Jul 2 04:36:52 2008
I have mentioned pet life jackets before on this site as they relate to overall safety in the summer and around water. This article examines pet life jackets more closely and will hopefully help pe… - Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Ra…Updated: Tue Jul 1 05:50:56 2008
It is commonly known as the "Bones And Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food" diet. What exactly is in this diet? Is this method of feeding something you should consid…