Archive for ‘June, 2012’

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Jun20

Feline Bartonella “The Cat Scratch Disease Bacteria”

by admin on June 20th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

Healthy cats can carry six members of the Bartonella bacteria family in their blood, which are transmitted between cats by fleas and ticks.  The bacteria can be spread to people via cat scratches, bites, contact with fur, and probably rarely by infected fleas and ticks.    Prevalence of Infection The prevalence of Bartonella-infected cats varies […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jun16

TightRope CCL: A New Surgical Option for Cruciate Repair

by admin on June 16th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Posted In: In The News, Medical Advancements, Medical Conditions

What is cranial cruciate ligament disease? The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is one of the main stabilizing structures of the knee (stifle) joint in the mail hindlimbs of dogs.  The CCL is a rope-like structure inside the joint that acts as a static (constant) stabilizer of the knee, preventing abnormal “slipping” of the two bones […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jun13

The Risks of Leaving Pets in the Car

by admin on June 13th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, In The News

      You’ve probably heard news reports of dogs suffocating inside cars on warm days. Here are suggestions for educating people about leaving pets in cars, and what to do if you see a pet in distress. The dangers: It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jun09

Darling Companion

by admin on June 9th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Posted In: Uncategorized

    Looking for something fun to do this weekend??   Why not check out this new movie, Darling Companion.  To view the trailer, click on this link   Darling Companion

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