According to the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology, spinal tumors in dogs are uncommon, but when they do happen, 90% of spinal tumors occur in large-breed dogs. Meningioma is the most common and presents most often in the cervical spinal cord. Regardless of the type of spinal tumor a veterinarian may face treating at some […]
Bite wounds are one of the most common reasons dogs see their veterinarians. If a dog is bitten or gets into a fight with another dog, this is what needs to happen first: As the dog’s owner, stay calm. Panic will only make the situation worse. Don’t get between your dog and the other dog(s) […]
To feed a dog a raw diet, you must provide a variety of foods, so the dog gets the required nutrients to live a healthy life. Commercial pet foods became popular in the 1960s, making it easy to forget that dogs can eat numerous vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats, all of which are essential to a balanced diet.
Any veterinarian worth their salt knows that providing superior wound care treatment starts with assessing the overall stability of the animal. Once the patient is stable, the next step is administering first aid for the wound as soon as safely possible. Your treatment should follow the fundamentals of debridement, infection or inflammation control, and moisture […]
Did you know that acetaminophen, an ordinary human drug often used to control pain and fever, is toxic to cats? Unfortunately, this is a common issue due to pet parents attempting to treat their cat’s pain at home. Here are signs to look for and what you should do if your cat ingests acetaminophen.
Veterinary medicine is constantly changing and evolving. Three trends in veterinary medicine to watch in 2023. AI technolgoy, Synthetic Biology, Cell and Gene Therapy.
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), often referred to as dry eye, is inflammation of the cornea and surrounding tissues due to inadequate production of tears
Gastrointestinal surgeries are often a lifesaving intervention. As a patient, working with a vet dedicated to balancing care and cost makes a big difference in delivering as positive and stress-free of an experience as possible
Once it’s been determined that a pet needs a skin graft to heal a wound, consider a regenerative medicine solution as part of your treatment. Unlike synthetic materials or other biological grafts, Vetrix Technology provides a structure for healthy tissue to grow across and incorporate into the extracellular matrix, resulting in wholly remodeled, vital, and fully vascularized tissues.
Treating corneal ulcers properly from the start is crucial to ensuring a pet’s comfort and healing without further complications or damage to its vision. Mild corneal ulcers will usually heal on their own in 3-7 days, depending on the size of the ulcer. While healing, vets may recommend a treatment plan to prevent further damage or cornea infections.
