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Yes, it is absolutely true that retained testicles have a significantly higher incidence of developing testicular cancer later in life. The recommended age for neutering, however, is the same as for non-cryptorchid patients. We recommend neutering patients expected to weigh...
With the rain we’ve had recently, you’ve probably seen mushrooms popping up all over the place. Did you know they can be dangerous for your dog? The rain has been falling, and that means mushrooms are sprouting. That could be...
While cats are social creatures, they are solitary survivors, and the relationships they form are far more fragile than those of obligate social creatures such as dogs and humans. The first question a veterinarian should ask when faced with an...
Ivermectin at the appropriate dosage is very safe in hedgehogs, but overdosage could make them very ill (which is true in most mammals). Ivermectin dosages for hedgehogs are very small and are diluted from the large mammal (cattle/pig) solution in...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has launched a new Web site devoted to international pet travel. Pets are often considered part of the family, but traveling with a pet isn’t as simple...
Guinea pigs can have dark orange urine normally due to pigments they ingest from their food. True blood in the urine can occur commonly as well and cause pink to red urine. Blood in the urine may be due to...
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