Some people still believe that reptiles can not perceive pain. Unfortunately it is more often that we do not perceive that they are in pain because the signs they show are often subtle and unlike mammals.
Read More“My dog has this lump, what is it?”… Such a common question posed to us veterinarians. But unfortunately we don’t have x-ray microscopic vision, which means we can’t diagnose what the lump is on your pet without some extra tests. In this blog post I will talk about some of the more common lumps and bumps found on pets, when to be concerned about a lump and the tests available to get a diagnosis.
Read MorePain is something we have all experienced, but it is a complicated process that not many of us understand. When we are working on education programs for veterinarians we focus heavily on providing proper pain relief, but with out an understanding of what pain is it is difficult to know how to treat it properly.
Read MoreTail necrosis is a common problem in pet lizards, and if left untreated can continue to travel up the tail and lead to systemic illness. In the blog post I discuss how I approach these cases.
Read MoreMany of us know that a huge chocolate cake is probably not going to go down well for our canine companions, but there are many other toxic foods out there that people don’t know about. In this blog post I will endeavor to cover some of the more common illnesses I have seen from eating the wrong food!
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