Vet Gen Blog
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Pets As Gifts
Dec 11 2018
COMMITMENTS ARE NOT GIFTS When we think of Christmas, we think of giving and we generally have the best intentions when trying to pick out the perfect gift for…
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Pancreatitis
Nov 12 2018
Pancreatitis The center of our holiday celebration is large meals for our loved ones to share. Our pets are so much a part of our family that we can’t help…
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Halloween Dangers
Oct 26 2018
Autumn is full of color and full of fun. The October schedule seems to be filled with harvest festivities right up until the very last day, Halloween. Generally a childhood favorite, Halloween is…
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Canine Influenza
Aug 27 2018
Canine Influenza Canine Influenza, or dog flu, is a highly contagious virus that affects dogs as well as cats. Canine Influenza is highly contagious and easily spread from infected…
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UNDERSTANDING BLOAT
Jul 16 2018
Bloat, a Flip Flop Stomach Bloat is a condition that affects the GI system, mostly the stomach, but other body systems including the circulatory system can be affected. Food…
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Car Rides – Pet Safety
Jun 08 2018
Spotlight on Safety: Car Rides It is common to discuss pets riding safely in the car. The statistics and safety risks associated with pets riding loose in the car are…
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Understanding Your Pet’s Blood Work
May 17 2018
Understanding Your Pet’s Blood Work This entry will examine routine blood work for pets. Blood work can be described as your pet’s “internal examination.” When you receive copies of your…
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Preventive Health Exams
Apr 19 2018
Spotlight on Preventive Health Examinations Annual visits to the veterinarian are so much more than just vaccines! Pets live longer, healthier lives if they keep fit and see their veterinarian…
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Heartworm Prevention
Mar 16 2018
Spotlight on Parasitology: Heartworm Preventative Last entry we talked about what heartworm disease, how it is spread, and how it is treated. We will continue our look at heartworm disease…
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Heartworm Disease
Feb 27 2018
Spotlight On Parasitology: Heartworm Disease Everyone knows their dog needs yearly heartworm preventative, but do they really know what heartworm is or why we give preventatives? Heartworm disease is caused…
