Incitatus was Roman Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse. The name is Latin for impetuous. Because Caligula took cruelty to extremes and his behavior was so bizarre, it is thought he may have been suffering from a mental disease. But the one thing Caligula did love was his horse Incitatus. Stories about his treatment of Incitatus abound. […]
The gold standard for dogs with osteosarcoma, bone cancer, is amputation and chemotherapy. However there are other options available for dogs that may not be able to undergo amputation. 1. One option is to cut out the cancer-affected bone. The diseased bone is then replaced by a donor bone or cement spacer. It is secured […]
Acne is usually thought of as a teenage skin condition, but cats and dogs can develop acne too. It can be recognized by red lumps called papulis and blackheads, comedones, on the chin and lip area. Feline acne is much more common than canine acne. The acne spots usually don’t bother your pet. However they […]
