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Handy Advice from a Small Animal Veterinarian (co-starring Bear the Labrador)
Introduction Surprisingly, heat stroke in the dog may occur earlier in the spring or summer than you might expect. Dogs are not yet acclimated to the warmer temperatures, and owners may not be expecting any problems. In dogs,…
INTRODUCTION Bloating of the stomach, and then the secondary twisting or torsion of the stomach of deep chested dogs is an all too frequent occurrence. This condition has a very sudden onset and quickly becomes life-threatening…
Bite wound abscesses are extremely common in cats and dogs. Your indoor/outdoor cat may be attacked by a more feral cat or your farm dog may be attacked by another dog or coyote. Animal bite wounds can easily become infected, and…
Many times your curious dog (or cat) may come across a bee to catch or a spider or ant mound to investigate. These stings or bites can cause various types of allergic reactions. Following is basic advice as to what you may…
INTRODUCTION Note: Not Medical Advice. Contact your family Veterinarian for your pet! There can be many causes of vomiting, and subsequent diarrhea in your pet. Sometimes, it is just a matter of dietary indiscretion from eating…
INTRODUCTION General advice only. Consult with your Veterinarian for your specific pet! The most common skin allergies in dogs are flea, food sensitivities (vs true food allergies) and Atopy (seasonal/environmental allergies).…
INTRODUCTION General advice only. Please consult your family Veterinarian for your specific cat! The most common skin allergies causing a dermatitis (hair loss, crusty, inflamed skin, bumpy rash) in cats are from flea and food…
INTRODUCTION Following are my opinions for keeping an otherwise healthy, full grown dog at a normal body weight. Please, consult your family Veterinarian for obese dogs, or dogs with medical issues. Middle aged and senior dogs…
INTRODUCTION There is limited research regarding joint supplements in Veterinary Medicine. Following is a brief rundown on ‘best’ ingredients. Consult your Veterinarian for your specific cat, or if your cat has other medical…
INTRODUCTION There is limited research regarding joint supplements in Veterinary Medicine. Scientific studies are scarce, use too few samples, and results are often inconclusive. Following is brief rundown on ‘best’ ingredients.…
FIRST AID TIPS in the event of a SEIZURE Seizures can be mild or severe. They can be scary. Seizures usually last for only a few minutes. They can be generalized or more localized (head/front legs only, general shaking and…
If you suspect your PET has FROSTBITE, you should seek Veterinary help immediately! Thanks for reading BowTiedVeterinarian’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Usual areas affected by Frostbite…