Pain Management (30)
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A Common Sense Approach to NSAIDs and Your Pet’s Pain Management
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, Tue Apr 11 13:48:15 EDT 2017Anytime you can relieve your pet’s pain, it’s a big relief for you, too. Thankfully, veterinary medicine offers more ways to do that than ever before. In fact, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,… Full Article ›
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Dealing With Canine Arthritis
Mon Apr 03 00:26:00 EDT 2017The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. Full Article ›
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Why Doesn’t My Dog... Sleep at Night?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Thu Mar 09 15:22:00 EST 2017I hear this a lot from my clients. Because when our dogs don’t sleep, we don’t sleep. They can keep us awake with loud scratching, pacing, whining or labored breathing. We either lie awake fuming —… Full Article ›
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Thu Aug 18 23:55:00 EDT 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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10 Most Overlooked Aches and Pains in Cats
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Tue Jun 21 00:17:00 EDT 2016If you’ve ever awoken to the soft pitter-patter of paws on your face, thrilled to the grace of a glorious sofa-to-loveseat leap or felt the telltale squish of a hairball beneath your bare… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
Wed May 18 06:05:00 EDT 2016As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Tue Mar 15 11:37:00 EDT 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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How Do I Know If My Pet Really Has Arthritis?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, Wed Feb 10 09:48:00 EST 2016She spends more time snoozing in her bed. She lags behind on walks. She’s less interested in her toys. She doesn’t jump up on the bed anymore. Could these be signs that your pet has arthritis? Could… Full Article ›
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What to Know About Hospice and Palliative Care for Ailing Pets
Wed Jan 13 16:48:00 EST 2016As loyal and loving companions, pets deserve the best care throughout their entire lives. This is especially important when their quality of life may diminish due to terminal illness or advanced age.… Full Article ›
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This Veterinarian’s 9 Pet Expenses You Do NOT Want to Cut Corners On
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Tue Oct 06 14:17:00 EDT 2015A little while back, I offered you a post on cutting corners when it comes to paying for pet care. Buy food in bulk (freeze the excess), order stuff online (but don’t assume it's always cheaper) and… Full Article ›
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Health Issues You Might Not Realize Your Pet Has
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Aug 17 17:31:00 EDT 2015You get that postcard in the mail reminding you that it’s time for Baxter or Snowball's regular checkup. He looks fine, you think to yourself, and he’s up to date on his vaccinations. I bet we can… Full Article ›
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What to Do If Your Pet Just "Ain't Doin' Right"
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , Mon Jul 06 16:35:00 EDT 2015Has it ever seemed to you that something is not quite right with your pet, but you just can’t put your finger on anything specific that would indicate a problem? We veterinarians have a name for… Full Article ›