Dog plays dead on Letterman

Here’s another great video. This dog does the best “play dead” I have ever seen! Very realistic! Dr. Marie. www.askavetquestion.com ...

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Jerry and his automatic ball thrower

I thought I would share a great video with you. This owner thought of a great way to exercise his dog! Dr. Marie. www.askavetquestion.com ...

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Guess the diagnosis – Case #3: Difficulty breathing

Welcome to another installment of Guess the Diagnosis! Here is case #3: This is Barley, a female 10 year old Bernese Mountain Dog: Barley’s owner brought her to see Dr. Marie because she has been panting a lot lately, especially after exercise. At times her bark seems to be a little hoarse as well. ThereRead the Rest... ...

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Canine spinal injuries and dog wheelchairs

Dr. Marie has written a new article about canine spinal injuries. In it, you can find information on intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), fibrocartilaginous embolism, and degenerative myelopathy. There are also a number of links to sites where you can purchase canine incontinence pads, dog orthopedic beds and dog wheelchairs. You can find the article here:Read the Rest... ...

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Guess the diagnosis, Case #2

Welcome to another installment of Guess the diagnosis! This one is a little different. Can you guess what this cat ate? Here is the radiograph: The red arrows are pointing to the cat’s stomach. Can you tell what is in there? The first correct guess wins a free question on www.askavetquestion.com! Leave your guess asRead the Rest... ...

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The euthanasia procedure.

I often get clients asking me what will happen when they bring their pet to the vet for euthanasia. While every veterinarian will have a slightly different routine, I’d like to share with you what happens in my office. Sometimes knowing what will happen makes things a little easier on us during this difficult time.Read the Rest... ...

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Are swiffers and febreze toxic to pets?

There are numerous emails travelling around stating that the Swiffer Wet Jet and Febreze spray are toxic to cats and dogs. The circulating email states that swiffers are “one molecule away from antifreeze”. This is just not true. The cleaning product in a swiffer contains a small amount of propylene glycol which is quite differentRead the Rest... ...

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