Wound Care (4)
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Bite-Wound Abscesses in Cats
Fri Feb 21 11:50:09 EST 2014A bite-wound abscess forms when the body fails to clear germs and damaged tissue after a cat is bitten (by another cat or any other animal). An abscess is painful and can cause fever and tiredness… Full Article ›
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Abscesses and Bite Wounds in Cats and Dogs
Fri Feb 21 11:46:16 EST 2014Pets have a way of getting into trouble with one another. And when the seemingly inevitable altercations ensue, fangs and fur can fly. Unfortunately, a great many of these cases end in abscesses.… Full Article ›
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4 Injuries That Can Take the Wag Out of Your Pet's Tail
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Oct 14 07:43:00 EDT 2013Have you ever noticed that dogs and cats are inadvertent tattletales? I can tell a lot about how a pet is feeling by whether a tail is wagging or waving happily, bristling angrily, or tucked… Full Article ›
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Laceration Repair
Tue Aug 30 23:30:59 EDT 2011A laceration is a cut or tear in the skin that may include damage to the muscles and other structures beneath the skin. While superficial (surface) wounds may sometimes be repaired using… Full Article ›