Laser Therapy Helps Heal Victim’s Burns

By all odds, the spunky little Jack Russell mix with the incredibly bright eyes and growing affinity for chasing birds really shouldn’t be alive today. She was locked in a crate at home when the building caught fire, generating...

Infection Type, Cause Determine Otitis Care

Otitis externa in canines can stem from myriad causes, including allergies, parasites and foreign bodies. Thus, any dog can develop an ear infection. However, certain breeds are at greater risk than others. In these instances, owner education and preventive...

Diet Beats Surgery For Urolith Removal

For years, Jody P. Lulich, DVM, Ph.D., Dipl. ACVIM, and his colleagues at the Minnesota Urolith Center have strongly advocated for non-invasive dissolution of uroliths in cats. Struvite is the most common urolith in cats, accounting for about 46...

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Third-party Financing Can Help Clients Pay

It’s long been a tradition in the veterinary community to discount services for a sick or injured animal, especially when pet owners’ emotions are running high and pocketbooks are perceived to be low. A recent survey by veterinary consultants...