Last night was a late night. I got several calls a few of which required an off site visit. I hate getting woken up after 2 am. It seems like this is the hardest and longest part of the night. I am looking forward to sleeping in this afternoon. Related PostsI had a pretty hard [...]

There are ants in the Office! They are those little vapor ants. I am not sure how they got in. They must have been drawn to an open can of soda. Crazy ants always finding a way in. The small vapor ants are impossible to get rid of. Supposedly some vinegar sprayed on the desk [...]

photo credit: kris247 Pets with a cast One of the saddest things I regularly see is pets with a cast. It is so sad to see a pet with his mobility restricted. It always puts a smile on my face when the pet finally has the cast removed. Then they can begin their lives again. [...]

During pet surgery there are many steps and procedures to be followed. Here is some additional informaiton on common practices: 1. Anesthetics include Isoflurane, Sevoflourane, and Propofol 2. Sedatives, pain medications, and tranquilizers can be combined 3. Acepromazine, morphine, butorphanol, valium, and buprenorphine are typically used 4. There is always a risk with anesthesia Related [...]

This Sunday morning was very rough. I got a call right at 4:00 in the morning. It was from a woman who’s cat was dieing. I quickly dressed and rushed out the door. It was however, a thirty minute drive and by the time I arrived it was too late. I did all I could [...]

7 Canine Distemper Tips: 1. Attacks your dogs respiratory system 2. Attacks your dogs gastrointestinal system 3. Attacks your dogs nervous system 4. Distemper is found in foxes, ferrets, raccoons, and many other carnivores 5. First signs include sore throat, watery eyes, temperature, and diarrhea 6. As the disease progresses twitching and convulsions follow 7. [...]

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Intervertebral Disk Disease Intervertebral disk disease can weaken your pets legs and result in a crooked back. Dogs are very susceptible to this disease. The result is spinal cord damage and decreased movement from the seperated vertebrae. This is a painful disease and also causes loss of bowel and bladder control. This disease is only [...]

If you enjoy working with animals there are many job opportunities available to you: 1. Vet 2. Pet groomer 3. Zookeeper 4. Trainer 5. Animal rescue 6. Biologist 7. Wildlife Manager 8. Engangered Species Management 9. Animal breeder 10. Farmer Related PostsWorking as a Vet is a rewarding jobWorking as a vet can be a [...]

As a Vet, I hate to see animals being abused. It breaks my heart to see how cruel people can be to this tiny animals who only want to live their lives. Please make sure to always vote in support of tough anti animal cruelty laws and be vigilant against animal cruelty in everyday life. [...]