Pet Care – Transmissible Venereal Tumors
- MAR 02, 2018Transmissible venereal tumors (TVTs) are a very common problem affecting stray dogs worldwide. Venereal tumors are specific to canines, typically located in their genitalia an
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Pet Care – What to Expect from a Vet Visit
- FEB 01, 2018When seeking veterinary care for your pet, knowing what to expect is beneficial for all concerned. Both pet owners and patients deserve a good examination. Many findings can r
Helping Us Help Injured Wildlife
- JAN 05, 2018Caring for wildlife is a constant privilege in our veterinary practice due to a variety of common circumstances that put animals in their natural habitats at risk. A leading c
Pet Care – Happy Landings for Your Pet II
- DEC 06, 2017Once you have the paperwork figured out for your pet’s air travel to or from Costa Rica (see Howler article Part 1 in November issue), you can focus on the logistics. Expect
Pet Care – What to Expect When She’s Expecting
- SEP 04, 2017A 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. (more…)
Wellness – Respiratory Allergy
- AUG 04, 2017Patients are probably all too familiar with the substances that trigger their symptoms and have learned to fear common household dust, mold, pollen, animals or whatever throws
Pet Care – Female Dogs and Their Reproductive Cycle
- AUG 03, 2017Our look at the reproductive cycle of female dogs begins with sexual maturity. Small breeds usually have their first heat at six months of age, medium breeds at 8 to 10 months
Pet Care in Rainy Season – Let’s Prepare
- JUL 04, 2017Pet Care in Rainy Season – Let’s Prepare Our Pets. As rainy season starts, reproduction of insects and increased proliferation of viruses, bacteria and parasite
Pet Care: Water Health & Safety
- JUN 05, 2017We are surrounded by water environments with ocean and pools, exposing us to both salty and fresh water that can sometimes prove to be problems for our pets. The following inf
Pet Care – Snake Bites, A common summer emergency
- APR 04, 2017Since the summer began, we have seen an increase in snakebites. In general the dry season and the strong winds seem to be the main causes of this outbreak. This is why we want