Spaying And Neutering Issues (39)
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Don't Fall for These Dog and Cat Health Myths
By Laura Cross, June 29, 2016There are many mistaken beliefs about cat and dog health that keep getting spread around. To help you sort fact from fiction, we’re debunking some of the most common misconceptions about neutering,… Full Article ›
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What Life Is Like With a Cat Who Isn't Fixed
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 13, 2015Have you ever heard the yowling of a female cat in heat or the screams of two males fighting over a female? Believe me, heavy metal bands got nothin’ on them. Neither noise is anything you want to… Full Article ›
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The Benefits of Using Laser Surgery on Pets
July 9, 2015I’ve read a lot lately about laser surgery for people. Is this type of surgery used in pets, as well? A relatively recent technological development in the world of veterinary medicine is laser… Full Article ›
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6 Surprising Requests Vets Get From Owners
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, June 30, 2015Being a veterinarian is never boring. Pets are amazing for sure, but pet people are sometimes even more interesting than their creatures. They think, say and do the darnedest things.… Full Article ›
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12 Questions Owners Ask About New Kittens
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, June 23, 2015Are you a kitten expert? If you’ve had a bunch of cats during the course of your life, you might well be. But, if you don’t happen to fall into this exalted category of cat people (not yet,… Full Article ›
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What Life Is Like With a Dog Who Isn’t Fixed
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, June 16, 2015You know that I am a big proponent of spaying and neutering for pet dogs; it offers a variety of benefits for our pets. Among other things, it can reduce roaming and help prevent serious… Full Article ›
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What to Know Before Your Pet Gets Anesthesia
April 3, 2015Dogs and cats may require anesthesia for various reasons throughout their lives. Many pets undergo planned surgical procedures, such as spaying or neutering at a young age. Pets also need anesthesia… Full Article ›
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Operation Catnip Helps Feral Cats Nationwide
By Kristen Seymour, March 20, 2015More and more communities throughout the country have begun to understand the important role trap-neuter-return (TNR) plays in caring for and controlling feral cat populations, but often, they've run… Full Article ›
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5 Common Spay and Neuter Myths Debunked
By Kim Campbell Thornton, February 24, 2015There’s a lot of information floating around out there about the best ways to care for pets, but it can be hard to tell fact from fiction, especially when it comes to advice about having your pet… Full Article ›
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A Veterinarian Reveals the 5 Most Nerve-Wracking Things She Did Last Week
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, November 4, 2014Last week was perhaps the most stressful I’ve experienced in a while — at least in a month, anyway. So when my editor asked me to write about it, I jumped at the chance to… Full Article ›
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Why Sex in Dogs and Cats Shouldn't Matter Anymore — A Vet's Opinion
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, October 13, 2014Yesterday I committed a common faux pas — common for me, anyway. Upon greeting a Bichon named Coco, I commented on her freshly groomed coat. “She’s so gorgeous in her… Full Article ›
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A Vet Confesses: I Delayed Spaying My Dog — and the Reason May Surprise You
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , August 28, 2014Though I don't speak for all veterinarians, I can offer you my personal take on an interesting experience singular to my profession: practicing medicine on my own pets.… Full Article ›