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Necessity of Biopsies
When there is a mass or abnormality present in the body of your pet and x-rays don’t reveal their nature, a biopsy needs to be performed. Before performing a biopsy, the veterinarian will check your pet’s health and take x-rays, blood test and check heart. There are a number of methods used to perform a […]
Our Natural Pets
Dog Fancy magazine has created a new magazine on sale in August called “Natural Dog.”** Natural Dog was a feature section of Dog Fancy on a couple of occasions and has been well received. Can “Natural Cat” be far behind? Since so many of us have gone the “natural” way to care for our pets, […]
Addison’s Disease
Addison’s Disease is caused by the adrenal gland not producing enough cortisol or aldosterone. It usually affects young to middle-age female dogs, but any dog can develop the disease. Addison’s is rare in cats. Addison’s is difficult to diagnose because symptoms mirror so many other diseases – fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle pain. The adrenal […]