Pets rarely suffer from kidney stones, but can have the more common bladder stones. These stones often pass into the urethra. They can be different sizes and there can be one or more. If the stones are small enough, they can be passed. Larger ones can cause an obstruction in the lower urinary tract. There […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: 10-11 in. Weight: males 19-23 lbs., females 18-21 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: sometimes dog-aggressive, will chase small animals The Scottish Terrier of today came into being in 1890 after it was developed in Scotland beginning […]
Prolotherapy , also known as ligament reconstructive therapy, is an alternative to surgery for repair of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries. It is a non-surgical procedure that stimulates natural healing. Prolotherapy has been used on humans for decades but only recently has become common in veterinary practice. The dog is sedated for the procedure which […]
