"One Lucky Dog:" Vet treats dog who was shot in headFebruary 15, 2017When a dog goes missing, that is an owner’s worst nightmare. When the dog is found four days later with a bullet hole in her head, you have to ask: What’s worse than a nightmare?
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UC Davis vets save anemic dog with use of therapeutic plasma exchangeFebruary 14, 2017Bella, a 5-year-old pit bull terrier, wasn’t feeling well. She was lethargic, had dark urine and was icteric. Her owner, Carol, a veterinarian who graduated from UC Davis, knew something was wrong with Bella, so she started blood tests on her dog.
University of Minnesota develops cancer drug that helps dogs with hemangiosarcomaFebruary 14, 2017The University of Minnesota has announced the breakthrough trial of a new drug that improves survival rates in dogs diagnosed with a cancer called hemangiosarcoma (HSA). The research and results were published recently published in the journal of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.
10 deadly sins of untreated ACLsFebruary 14, 2017Pet owners sometimes ask what would happen if we didn’t address a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Some colleagues suggest conservative treatment as a perfectly valid option.
How to spot signs of oral pain in your pet patientsFebruary 13, 2017There’s no ache like a toothache. I’ve had a few toothaches in my short life, some due to my affinity for sweets and some due to my affinity for baseball. The only pain that I know of that rivals dental pain is back pain.
How to talk about end-of-life care for petsFebruary 13, 2017Helping a client decide when it is time to euthanize their pet may appear to be straightforward. As medical professionals, we often view end-of-life cases from a purely clinical standpoint, but we may not take into account many nonmedical factors such as emotions, social issues, financial pressures or physical limitations.
Can You Solve This Puzzle?February 2, 2017 Pictured: Penis of a 6-month-old intact pit bull Questions What's your diagnosis? Describe a possibly life-threatening consequence. Describe three surgical steps. Comment on the prognosis.
British Columbia forbids cosmetic tail proceduresJanuary 31, 2017The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia has voted overwhelmingly to ban cosmetic tail docking of dogs, horses and cattle. The Vancouver-based licensing body declared cosmetic ear cropping of dogs to be unethical about a year ago.
UF vets save Dobie who nearly drownedJanuary 24, 2017Bo, a 7-month-old Doberman pinscher, had been let out one morning in November by his owner, Tania Travieso, of Ocala, Fla. When Travieso asked her son to let Bo and the other dogs back in.
Hurt While Saving Owner, Dog Wins Hambone AwardJanuary 19, 2017Kismet, a spry, 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier from Salt Lake City, was named Nationwide pet insurance company's 2016 Hambone Award winner for his most unusual pet insurance claim—and his heroic actions. The dog's road to the Hambone—a road no one would want to take—began with a violent home-invasion robbery in which Kismet and his owner, Shu Li, were nearly killed. Li arrived home early from work and was resting in an upstairs bedroom with Kismet at her side. Her husband was at work. A burglar entered the home and was immediately alerted to Kismet's growling. The man went upstairs and began to bludgeon Li with a club as Kismet barked and bit at his ankles and lower legs. "At first I thought someone was playing a joke on me, but then he started hitting me and I was fighting for my life," Li said. Nationwide Jack Russell terrier, Kismet She feigned passing out, and the perpetrator turned his attention to Kismet, still in attack mode, and stabbed the dog with a knife. The man then chased Li as she escaped outside. Li found help, and …
