Facing a cancer diagnosis of a loved one is difficult on many levels. When your companion animal has been diagnosed with cancer, it is easy to feel helpless. There are steps that you can take to educate yourself and care …
In years past, I have discussed the immense diversity of reptiles, in general, in honor of reptile awareness day. For today’s blog, we will hone in on one very interesting subsection of reptiles, the hardy, the slow, the ever so …
If you think all the veterinary technician does is hold your pet still while your veterinarian takes care of the important things, what I’m going to share will surprise you. But the truth is veterinarians simply can’t live — or …
Being proactive is the key to success in treating cancer. Even if an outright cure isn’t possible, finding things early on can mean more precious time with loved ones. And that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? For our pets …
You’re on the couch, cozied up with your canine buddy, and you feel a bump. You try to remember when you last felt this exact little spot. And before you know it, your mind is racing with questions. Is this …
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and Animal Medical Clinic is dedicated to educating pet owners about cancer in dogs and cats. Pet cancer affects millions of families each year – about one in every four dogs and one in …
September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about the burden of rabies and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. World Rabies Day is observed in many countries, …
There are two forms of diabetes: diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus is a very rare disorder that results in failure to regulate body water content. Cats usually get the more common type of diabetes, diabetes mellitus. This disease …