The ABCs (and DEFs) of clinical trials in veterinary oncology
When a pet is diagnosed with cancer, there may be several treatment options to consider. Sometimes, one of these is enrollment in a clinical trial.
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Pet cancer treatment options: surgery
The best chance to achieve complete surgical removal of cancer is during the first surgical procedure.
10 things to do when your pet gets cancer
Learning someone you love has cancer is scary, but as a pet parent you have options. This helpful article will help you navigate next steps as you develop an action plan.
Fall allergy woes affect our furry friends, too
Do you suffer from seasonal or year-round allergies? You might be surprised to learn that pets often do, too.
Pet cancer prevention tips
While there are no guarantees, there are steps we can take to decrease the risk that our pets will get cancer.
Back-to-school time can trigger separation anxiety in pets
Each year, “back to school” means lots of changes in humans’ – and animals’ – schedules. Parents are excited for the return to routine, and kids might be dreading it, but sometimes we forget about our pets.
Recalls protect animals from low-quality and tainted food
Pet food recalls occur for many reasons. In general, the process exists to protect consumers from food that does not meet quality standards or is tainted with pathogens, excess or deficiency in vitamins or minerals, and contamination with toxins.
Nurture a new feline friendship with step-by-step introduction
Why do our pets act the way they do? Some pet behaviors are inherited, while others are learned or based on environmental influences. It’s helpful for pet owners to understand the behaviors of their furry friends so that animals may be managed for the health and happiness of entire households.
Pets need good dental care, and that requires general anesthesia
Dental disease is one of the most common problems identified during an exam at the veterinary office. Signs of dental disease, which pet owners may notice, include yellow or brown tartar build up, bad breath, difficulty chewing or bleeding from the gums after chewing. These are signs of bacteria and inflammation.