Veterinary medicine has a long history dating back to at least 9000 BCE. Sheepherders, although not veterinarians, used their crude medical skills to treat their animals. Translated hieroglyphs from 4000 to 3000 BCE show that Egyptians, with their more advanced knowledge of medicine, treated and maintained the health of their domestic animals. Sanskrit texts (the […]
Incontinence in pets can be caused in a number of ways. Young animals may have a birth defect with one or both ureters which carry urine from kidneys to the bladder. Dog breeds prone to this defect are Siberian Huskies, Miniature Poodles, Collies, Labrador Retrievers, West Highland White Terriers, Welsh Corgis, Wire-haired Fox Terriers. It […]
Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? by Marty Becker, DVM and Gina Spadafori This is a quick read that responds to your curiosity about your cat’s sometimes odd behavior. It’s filled with humor and practical knowledge. If you want to better understand your cat’s ways, this book explains it all. Dr. Marty Becker is […]
