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 […]
My 180 pound Alaskan Malamute was taken to Three Trails Animal Hospital on December 10, 2012, where Dr. Rhodes’ opinion was that Grizz had lymphoma. I left with a prescription for prednisone, and no hope. In the early morning hours of December 21, Grizz could no longer walk, so in a few hours myself, roommate, […]
Lice – There are 2 types, biting lice and sucking lice, neither of which spread to cats or humans. Check with your vet as to treatment. Fleas – Fleas can cause skin irritation and sometimes allergic reactions in dogs and cats. They can also act as intermediaries for other parasites such as tapeworms. Today there […]
