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Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are […]
Microchips and Cancer
The potential of microchips causing cancer was brought to our attention by members of bonecancerdogs. Merck Pharmaceuticals is facing a lawsuit by an owner claiming their HomeAgain pet microchip caused cancer in the owner’s cat. Dr. Katherine Albrecht, a consumer advocate, highly knowledgeable on adverse reactions to implanted microchips said, “Based on the alarming number […]
How to pick an emergency and referral veterinary hospital
In the last ten years, veterinary emergency referral practices have proliferated across the nation. Back in the day, there were fewer options and veterinary schools were the gold standard. With the recent shift towards specialization in the industry, there are now many options for emergency, referral, and critical care hospitals. But not all hospitals are […]