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Prosthetic legs offer hope to disabled pets

Pets and livestock animals with missing limbs can now lead normal lives by undergoing osseointegration orthopedic surgery, a procedure that involves fixing joint prosthetics to the bone. The procedure was first performed on a shepherd mix in July 2008 and is now being practiced by a handful of veterinarians in Europe and the U.S.

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Online Pet Pharmacies: Buyer Beware

April/May's discussion, "Online Pet Pharmacies: Buyer Beware" is available, and is open for discussion on Facebook.

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Why We Treat Our Pets Like People - Paw Nation

Sure, some pet owners treat their dogs like dogs. But plenty of us treat our pets like furry little people (or even better than people). In fact, pets have become such important parts of our families that traditional pet names such as Fluffy and Fido have, in recent years, given way to adorable human names such as Max and Lily, "Psychology Today" reports. What gives?

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Why punishment fails: excerpt from "Veterinary Medicine" article

Punishing a dog often doesn’t work or can even make a behavior problem worse. Three important rules must be met for punishment to be effective.

The punishment must occur every time the unwanted behavior occurs.
The punishment must be administered within a second or two of the inappropriate behavior.
The punishment must be aversive enough to stop the dog from repeating the unwanted behavior in the future but not be so aversive as to frighten the dog.

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Regular Deworming - The Best Way to Protect Your Pet and Your Family

Pet Deworming - Gainesville Vet Medical Center - Vets, Florida Parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms can cause unpleasant health problems for your cat or dog. But did you know that people can accidentally be infected with the same parasites? In humans, they can cause problems that range from intestinal upset to blindness or even death. There are many ways that contamination can occur, and your pet may not show symptoms of infection until it is too late. That's why preventive deworming is the best protection. We recommend regular deworming with Drontal® or Drontal® Plus to remove the broadest range of parasites and their eggs most effectively.

Should you regularly deworm your pet? If you answer 'yes' to any of the following questions, contact us today to develop a preventive deworming schedule that will best protect your pet from the dangers of intestinal parasites.

Do you take your dog on hunting, fishing, camping, or hiking trips?
Do you live near open space, or anywhere where foxes, coyotes, and/or raccoons may frequent?
Do you let your dog "free roam?"
Do you let your cat outdoors?
Do you have small children (eight years or younger)?
Do you currently have a puppy or kitten?
Does your dog regularly visit a dog park?
Do you walk your dog in a community area or an area well-traveled by other pets (such as an apartment complex common grounds)? For more information, you may visit www.noworms.com

Laser Surgery Is An Alternative For Many Procedures

We are proud to offer laser technology as a safe, comfortable alternative to traditional surgery. Lasers reduce trauma because laser energy does not crush, tear, or bruise, reduces pain by sealing nerve endings as it moves through tissue, and reduces bleeding by cauterizing small blood vessels. As a result, laser surgeries often have a reduced risk of infection, less post-operative discomfort, and a quick return to normal activities.

A laser is ideal for procedures such as removal of cysts, warts, and tumors. It is also a very effective tool for routine surgeries such as neuters and spays. We have had such success using the laser for declawing that it is now the ONLY method we use. For more information, you can visit www.petlasers.com, or ask our doctors if a laser would be right for your pet's surgery.

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