Pet Care: Pet Cancer and Chemotherapy – another chance for your pet?
Pet Care: Pet Cancer - Is Chemotherapy another chance for your pet? Chemotherapy has become a more promising and widely
Pet Care – An Extraordinary Case of Caring
Caring for sick or injured wildlife is nothing out of the ordinary at our veterinary practice, where rescued animals are
Pet Care – Blood Transfusions
There are many situations in veterinary medicine when a blood transfusion might be helpful in patients with severe anemia, low
Pet Care – Transmissible Venereal Tumors
Transmissible venereal tumors (TVTs) are a very common problem affecting stray dogs worldwide. Venereal tumors are specific to canines, typically
Pet Care – What to Expect from a Vet Visit
When seeking veterinary care for your pet, knowing what to expect is beneficial for all concerned. Both pet owners and
Pet Care – Happy Landings for Your Pet II
Once you have the paperwork figured out for your pet’s air travel to or from Costa Rica (see Howler article
Pet Care – What to Expect When She’s Expecting
A canine pregnancy lasts just 63 days, so there’s a great deal to expect within a short period of time. Behavior changes in the future mother usually begin as soon as she feels her pregnancy, but the biggest changes are evident after 45 days. The mammary glands will continue enlarging towards full capacity at about five days before she gives birth, with the presence of milk starting around two weeks before delivery. Puppy food is recommended for pregnant females, as well as vitamins and minerals, to make her strong and healthy.
Pet Care – Female Dogs and Their Reproductive Cycle
Our look at the reproductive cycle of female dogs begins with sexual maturity. Small breeds usually have their first heat
Pet Care – Snake Bites, A common summer emergency
Since the summer began, we have seen an increase in snakebites. In general the dry season and the strong winds