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Sometimes, the location of your cat's wound or the amount of skin lost can prevent surgical closure or bandaging. This handout describes general guidelines for proper care of your cat's open wound at home; your veterinarian can provide you with specific instructions.
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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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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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Inside the eye is a lens that focuses light on the back of the eye, or retina. Vision occurs at the retina. The structure of the eye is similar to a camera, which has a lens to focus light on the film. A cloudy or opaque lens is called a cataract.
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Cervical vertebral instability (wobbler syndrome) is caused by compression of the spinal cord, usually at the base of the neck. Although the spinal cord compression occurs in the neck, the hind legs are often affected first. In severe cases, the dog may suddenly develop total paralysis of all four limbs. The condition is most prevalent in Great Danes and Doberman Pinschers. Most pets enjoy a relatively normal lifestyle following surgery.
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A cesarean section is surgery usually performed as an emergency to help deliver kittens. Complete recovery from anesthesia may take 2 to 12 hours. The kittens should be ready to nurse as soon as you arrive home, even if mother is still sleepy. If you have any concerns about their health, you should immediately have your veterinarian examine the kittens and their mother.
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A cesarean section is surgery usually performed as an emergency to help deliver puppies. Complete recovery from anesthesia may take 2 to 12 hours. The puppies may also be sluggish and slow to nurse at first due to the anesthesia. The dog should be monitored for fever, abnormal vulvar discharge, and abnormalities at the incision.
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Chemotherapy medications are primarily used to treat cancer in people and animals. They can also be used to treat autoimmune disorders, certain blood disorders, or as immunosuppressive agents in organ transplant recipients. They often target and kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but normal, healthy cells can also be damaged.
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Chinchillas are generally hardy animals but are susceptible to several unique health conditions; understanding them will help you care for your pet and manage potential health problems. This handout describes the most common conditions seen in pet chinchillas.
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Chlorfenapyr is a pesticide used to control nuisance and destructive insects. Poisoning occurs through ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption. Signs may occur within hours but generally take days to weeks. Due to a high risk of death, pet owners should seek immediate veterinary care if their pet is exposed.