Paul Skellenger
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs, an Explanation - Diagnosis and Treatment
I can remember being devastated as a second grader to find out that our family dog had heartworms and was dying and there was nothing we could do. That was 1966. Thankfully, much has changed since then. Today, treatment for heartworms is available and better yet, it can be prevented. Heartworms are an internal parasite of both dogs and cats. These worms live in the bloodstream and cause... (posted by Paul 4 years 27 days ago.)
I can remember being devastated as a second grader to find out that our family dog had heartworms and was dying and there was nothing we could do. That was 1966. Thankfully, much has changed since then. Today, treatment for heartworms is available and better yet, it can be prevented. Heartworms are an internal parasite of both dogs and cats. These worms live in the bloodstream and cause... (posted by Paul 4 years 27 days ago.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Anesthesia and Surgery
1. What anesthetics do you use? Sevoflourane, Isoflurane, and Propofol. 2. What are these? Sevoflurane and Isoflurane are anesthetic gases; Propofol is an intravenous induction agent. 3. What is induction? It is the process of taking an animal from awake to anesthesia. 4. Do you give premedications like I had before surgery? Yes. Sedatives, tranquilizers, and pain medications may be... (posted by Paul 4 years 56 days ago.)
1. What anesthetics do you use? Sevoflourane, Isoflurane, and Propofol. 2. What are these? Sevoflurane and Isoflurane are anesthetic gases; Propofol is an intravenous induction agent. 3. What is induction? It is the process of taking an animal from awake to anesthesia. 4. Do you give premedications like I had before surgery? Yes. Sedatives, tranquilizers, and pain medications may be... (posted by Paul 4 years 56 days ago.)
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)
In recent years, the incidence of Proventricular Dilatation Disease has been increasing at an alarming rate. Originally termed Macaw Wasting Disease, PDD has been identified in many species of psittacine birds, most commonly in African Greys, Cockatoos, Eclectus, and Macaws. PDD is three times more likely to affect adults than juveniles and is responsible for symptoms such as:... (posted by Paul 4 years 91 days ago.)
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In recent years, the incidence of Proventricular Dilatation Disease has been increasing at an alarming rate. Originally termed Macaw Wasting Disease, PDD has been identified in many species of psittacine birds, most commonly in African Greys, Cockatoos, Eclectus, and Macaws. PDD is three times more likely to affect adults than juveniles and is responsible for symptoms such as:... (posted by Paul 4 years 91 days ago.)
Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
In dogs, Parvovirus should be suspected whenever puppies are presented with lethargy, vomiting, & /or loose stools especially if there is blood in the stool (a hemorrhagic enteritis). Puppies 6 to 16 weeks of age are the most susceptible. This is due to the fact that puppies younger than this are usually protected by maternal antibodies they received in the mother's milk (colostrum). Older dogs have acquired immunity from... (posted by Paul 4 years 92 days ago.)
In dogs, Parvovirus should be suspected whenever puppies are presented with lethargy, vomiting, & /or loose stools especially if there is blood in the stool (a hemorrhagic enteritis). Puppies 6 to 16 weeks of age are the most susceptible. This is due to the fact that puppies younger than this are usually protected by maternal antibodies they received in the mother's milk (colostrum). Older dogs have acquired immunity from... (posted by Paul 4 years 92 days ago.)
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