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Importance of Urinalysis

Waste products are removed from the body through urination. The kidneys are the filters and pass waste through the ureter into the bladder. Urine is stored in the bladder until the body excretes it through the urethra. It’s important to note the color of the urine. Clear to light yellow is considered normal. If your […]
Dog Diseases

Chondrodysplasia

Chondrodysplasia is a genetic deformation disorder which can result in crippling deformities in dogs. Sometimes mislabeled as “dwarfism”, this condition is actually presented as abnormally short and deformed limbs. In some breeds, such as dachshund and basset hound, these leg formations are “normal.” Alaskan Malamutes and Havanese seem to have a higher incidence of this […]
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ALERT – Evamist Spray

The FDA reports the following: The Center for Veterinary Medicine would like pet owners to know that Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray), a topical hormone replacement product, sprayed on the forearm to reduce hot flashes in women during menopause, has the potential to cause health problems in pets exposed to the product on the owner’s skin. […]