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Sometimes, the location of your dog’s wound or the amount of skin lost can prevent surgical closure or bandaging. This handout describes general guidelines for proper care of your dog's open wound at home; your veterinarian can provide you with specific instructions.
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The general instructions for incision care are the same for all surgical incisions. There may be some differences, however, depending on the type of surgery and the material used to close the incision. This handout is a guide to caring for your cat's surgical incision at home for optimal recovery.
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The general instructions for incision care are the same for all surgical incisions. There may be some differences, however, depending on the type of surgery and the material used to close the incision. This handout is a guide to caring for your dog's surgical incision(s) at home for optimal recovery.
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Bringing home baby chicks is exciting, but young chicks require careful attention to warmth, nutrition, hygiene, and safety. Preparing their environment before they arrive will help keep them healthy and comfortable. This handout outlines some key things to consider for your chicks.
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Raising orphan puppies requires great care, time, and vigilance. Puppies must be kept at appropriate temperatures and humidity levels. Orphaned puppies need to be fed appropriate amounts of a commercial puppy milk replacer at regular intervals and can be fed by bottle or feeding tube. This article provides care guidelines. A veterinarian should be consulted early and frequently throughout the first 6–8 weeks of life.
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COVID-19 is a viral respiratory disease of humans that was first discovered in late 2019. The illness is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, which is a new coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans. Certain animals can be infected by the COVID-19 virus, but it appears to be infrequent. Dogs and cats seldom show severe clinical illness if infected with COVID-19.
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When your cat is being treated for an illness, it is important that you follow your veterinarian's advice and instructions precisely. This article outlines feeding, how to give medications, and monitoring advice in caring for your sick cat.
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When your dog is being treated for an illness, it is important that you follow your veterinarian's advice and instructions precisely. This article outlines feeding, how to give medications, and monitoring advice in caring for your sick dog.
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Carnitine is an amino acid nutrient given by mouth and is used in conjunction with other medications in dogs to treat dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and other heart diseases, cysteine and urate urolithiasis, and valproic acid toxicity. In cats, it has been used to aid in the treatment of hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver), but this use is controversial.
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Carpal hyperextension is an abnormality of the carpus (wrist) that causes increased extension of the joint. Carpal hyperextension in cats is typically caused by trauma. Cats can also develop carpal hyperextension in association with other systemic diseases (e.g., inflammatory arthritis, diabetes mellitus, electrolyte abnormalities). Cats with carpal hyperextension have a noticeable bend at the wrist, forcing their foot into an abnormally flattened position. If carpal hyperextension is caused by trauma, it may also be associated with pain and swelling. A tentative diagnosis of carpal hyperextension can be made based on initial observation, but a thorough physical examination is necessary because cats with carpal hyperextension may also have abnormalities in other joints. X-rays and other additional tests may be recommended. Treatment of carpal hyperextension depends upon the severity of the condition and may involve surgery.