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Mulligan Gets a Second Chance
Date: January 29, 2014
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In December of 2009 a client called Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Bristow reporting she had found a stray dog on the side of a road. The dog appeared to have a broken leg/femur, was emaciated, and was possibly close…
Pet of the Week
Date: January 24, 2014
We are introducing a new post called Pet of The Week. Each week we will feature a pet from one of our locations. Stay tuned to see who is next! How did you obtain your pet?We feel fortunate to have…
How to Trim Dog Nails
Date: November 15, 2013
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Many people find the task of trimming a dog’s nails intimidating. The nail contains both a blood vessel (the “quick”) and a nerve that can lead to bleeding and pain if the nail is cut too short. Yet nail trims…
Crate Training
Date: June 19, 2013
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The first time someone learns about crate training a dog, their initial response is usually negative. Who wants to keep a dog in a cage? In reality, crate training keeps young and adolescent dogs safe when no one is home…
Heartworms
Date: May 29, 2013
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Heartworms are one of the most deadly parasites of dogs and cats. Is your pet at risk? The answer is a resounding YES. It doesn’t matter whether you own an all indoor cat or a dog who likes to romp…
Heartworm Test
Date: May 29, 2013
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Heartworm tests are blood tests run to determine if an animal is infected with heartworms. The test may be run in-house or sent to a reference laboratory. If run in-house, results are often available in as little as 10 minutes.…
Reading Pet Food Labels
Date: May 21, 2013
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Selecting a food for your pet can become a frustrating and confusing experience when looking at the label. What does all that information really mean? What is important and what is not? How do you know if you are choosing…
Hookworms
Date: March 16, 2013
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Hookworms get their name from their hook-like teeth. Hookworms are one of the most dangerous intestinal parasites of dogs and cats because they feed on blood. These parasites use their sharp teeth to attach to the interior lining of the…
Mast Cell Tumors
Date: May 2, 2012
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What exactly is a mast cell tumor? Mast cells are normal inflammatory cells responsible for releasing histamine as part of an allergic response. When disturbed, the mast cells releases granules containing histamine, causing swelling, redness and itchiness of the surrounding…
Fleas
Date: May 2, 2012
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Fleas are one of the most common parasites of dogs and cats. These insects live on the skin and feed on the blood of the host. Animals infested with fleas are extremely itchy due to inflammation caused by the flea bites.…
