How To Find a Veterinarian
How To Find a Veterinarian
a how to guide on finding a veterinarian, vet specialist, or vet clinic in your area.
Make Your Own Flea Spray
Keep the fleas off your pup for pennies a week.
March 28, 2008
March 25, 2008
VetTech Archives
VetTech Archives
A Day in the Life - Explore different careers working with animals, from veterinarian to kennel worker and many more!
How To Find a Veterinarian
a how to guide on finding a veterinarian, vet specialist, or vet clinic in your area.
March 24, 2008
Parasites: Fleas
Parasites: Fleas
Flea life cycle, signs of flea bites, allergy and hypersensitivity in animals, and flea control.
Cat: Parasitic Diseases
Parasitic Diseases and Conditions of cats. Learn about ectoparasites such as mites and fleas, and endoparasites such as intestinal worms and heartworms.
Reasons Not to Declaw
If you are thinking of declawing a cat, or a veterinarian suggests declawing at the same time as neutering, before you make a decision for non-reversible surgery, please consider these reasons NOT to declaw.
March 23, 2008
Reasons Not to Declaw
Reasons Not to Declaw
If you are thinking of declawing a cat, or a veterinarian suggests declawing at the same time as neutering, before you make a decision for non-reversible surgery, please consider these reasons NOT to declaw.
March 22, 2008
What is a lipoma?
What is a lipoma?
Lumps on dogs are fairly common as dogs age. Most are not serious, but some can be quite serious. Any time that you notice a lump on your pet, please have it examined by your veterinarian to rule out cancer or other health problems.
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Lianne McLeod, Guide to Exotic Pets at ABout.com and a veterinarian, has written an extensive "diary" account of her two dogs who suffer from itchy skin and hair loss. Learn what is involved in a veterinary referral work up; how skin diseases are examined and ruled out, the topical medications, oral medications and special diets that veterinary dermatologists use to diagnose and return their patients to good health.
March 18, 2008
Prevent Pet Poisonings
Prevent Pet Poisonings
Poisons can be eaten, absorbed through the skin, and inhaled. Poisonings can mimic many things. Some poisons act immediately, some take days to appear, which can make diagnosis difficult. If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned, time is of the essence! Please call your veterinarian immediately to avoid further injury/damage to your pet. These tips will help your veterinarian help your pet as quick as possible.
Treatment for Tapeworms
Tapeworms are a very common parasite of dogs and cats. Most commonly transmitted by fleas, this parasite is also transmissible to humans who accidentally eat an infected flea (i.e. infants and children). Treatment for tapeworm infection in pets is easy if the correct drug is used.
How to Get the Biggest Bargains at Flea Markets
Flea market season has officially begun! Last weekend I hit two flea markets, and scored a never-worn wool sweater for 50-cents. Ahh . . . frugal bliss. Could there be a…
March 17, 2008
Flea and Tick Control Tips
Flea and Tick Control Tips
Overview from your Guide on pest control, safety measures and tips on fighting fleas and ticks. This is followed by a press release from Farnam Pet Products announcing a new look for their line of parasite products.
March 16, 2008
Flea and Tick Control Tips
Flea and Tick Control Tips
Overview from your Guide on pest control, safety measures and tips on fighting fleas and ticks. This is followed by a press release from Farnam Pet Products announcing a new look for their line of parasite products.
Parasites: Fleas
Flea life cycle, signs of flea bites, allergy and hypersensitivity in animals, and flea control.
Make Your Own Flea Spray
Keep the fleas off your pup for pennies a week.
March 15, 2008
800 Dogs Seized From Couple’s Home
800 Dogs Seized From Couple’s Home
News Channel 2000 - The situation came to light when a veterinarian called a woman who bought one of the dogs at the couple’s residence to tell her the animal she brought in for an exam was ill and told her to notify authorities, deputies said.
March 14, 2008
Woman patents invention to keep pet medicine, owners’ separate
Woman patents invention to keep pet medicine, owners’ separate
WATE - MEMPHIS (AP) — A Memphis woman has patented an invention designed to keep track of pet medicines and keep them separate from owners’ pills. Deborah Parks, of Collierville, named her invention Bentley’s Pills, in honor of the family pet that inspired