Senior Pets
Senior Pets Older dogs & cats, like their human counterparts, require special care and attention to ensure their health and happiness. While they still may be a puppy or kitten at heart, senior dogs & cats may need to visit …
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Cancer Myths
The Internet offers many resources to help you understand your pet’s health. The problem with finding information online is that many resources are either outdated or not credible. Although the World Wide Web is a great resource, it should never …
Dr. Godwin Attends World Veterinary Orthopedic Congress
Dr. Godwin attended the World Veterinary Orthopedic Congress in Barcelona, Spain from September 12th-15th. The World Congress is put on once every four years by the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the European Society of Veterinary Orthopedics and Traumatology. As President …
Top Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets
Here are the top signs of cancer you can look for, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Cancer Society. These don’t always indicate cancer but even if the condition turns out not to be cancer, these signs may be …
National Reptile Awareness Day – by Dr. Dan Loper
Did you know that October 21 is National Reptile Awareness Day? Out of all the exotics that I get to work with at Animal Medical Clinic they are definitely my favorite. In fact, I enjoy them so much I have …
National Veterinary Technician Week (14th -20th)
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 …
Breast Cancer in Dogs and Cats
What Is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal mammary gland (breast) cells. If left untreated, certain types of breast cancer can metastasize (spread) to other mammary glands, lymph nodes, the lungs, and other organs throughout the …
Dog Breeds Prone to Cancer
All pets, regardless of size and breed, have some risk for developing cancer. However, there are certain breeds of dogs that have higher instances of the disease than others. Certain breeds, such as Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, Boxers and German shepherds …