Monthly Archives: April 2011

Sniffly-nosed kitten-lovers rejoice: A new vaccine could soon banish allergies to cats

Posted on April 18, 2011 by tbvets

Published April  2011    |   LiveScience Sniffly-nosed kitten-lovers rejoice: A new vaccine could soon banish allergies to cats. The vaccine isn’t ready for prime time yet, but a new study finds that the shots are safe, researchers reported March 31 in … Continue reading →

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Listen Up! Ear Cytology for Dogs and Cats

Posted on April 11, 2011 by tbvets

Did you know, after dental disease, ear disease is one of the most common diseases seen in veterinary practices? From mild inflammation or severe middle ear infection, approximately 15 – 20% of canine patients and 6 – 7% of feline … Continue reading →

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Is my pet too old for anesthesia?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by tbvets

It depends.  No anesthetic event comes without some level of risk.  All patients are ‘graded’ on their risks prior to the procedure and the risk is weighed and discussed against the benefit of the procedure. Anesthetic agents have become relatively … Continue reading →

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