HEALTH Ask the Vet ?Cancer in our Pets
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My cat “Chance” was recently diagnosed with cancer of the liver. He is 13 years old and has diabetes. I have been investigating the holistic ways to treat it because I do not want to do chemotherapy on my pet. I came across an article that said that Vitamin C was helpful. Can you discuss this, please?
Ask the Vet :Summer Heat
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Q:Can you give me some advice on the dangers of heat as it pertains to my pets. I have a dog and cat plus an 8 year old rabbit that we keep in a hutch outside. What can I do to keep them safe during the hot summer months?
The Scary Truth About Pet Foods
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What are we really feeding our Pets?
A: The pet food industry is a multi-billion dollar per ?year industry. More than 95% of United States companion animals derive their nutritional needs from a single source; that source is commercial pet food. The quality of pet food is extremely variable. There are literally hundreds of pet foods on the market and they range in quality of ingredients. Some contain grains and by-products, others contain human grade meats. This is where the importance of reading the pet food ingredients label comes into play.
Cat Heart Disease
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Q : My 15 year old Siamese cat has been diagnosed with a heart condition. The veterinarian called it cardiomyopathy. Could you explain what this is and if my cat can live with this kind of problem?
A: First let me explain the anatomy of the heart. The heart is a four chambered organ consisting of a right and left side and upper and lower chambers. The top chambers are called the atria and the lower chambers are called the ventricles. There are valves between the atria and ventricles to ensure that the blood flows in the correct direction. There is also a separation between the right and the left side of the heart called the septum. Blood from the body is received by the atria and blood from the left ventricle sends oxygen rich blood to the body.
Canine Heart Health
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Q: At my dog’s last visit to the veterinarian, he mentioned that he heard a heart murmur and that “James” may have the beginning of heart disease. James is a 12 year old boxer. Can you shed some light on the subject?
A: First let me explain a little about the anatomy of the canine heart. The heart is a four chambered organ. The right side of the heart has an upper chamber called the atrium and a bottom chamber called the ventricle. The same applies to the left side of the heart. Between the top and bottom chambers on both sides are valves. The purpose of the valves is to ensure that blood flows in a consistent direction so that no “back flow” occurs. Blood should flow from the body to the right atrium of the heart which directs it towards the right ventricle. From there it is pumped to the lungs where it picks up oxygen rich blood. From the lungs it goes back to the left atrium and then into the left ventricle where it is pumped out into the body.
GOLD BEAD IMPLANTATIONS IN VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
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The 1970’s were an exciting decade in medicine in the United States. The introduction of acupuncture from the East opened up many avenues of healing. The public became more aware of alternative methods of healing, both for themselves and their pets. Individuals that had a positive response to non-conventional treatment modalities, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese herbs or chiropractic adjustments, began to question whether these same treatments would be beneficial for their companion animals.
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
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Q: I’ve recently found out that acupuncture is practiced on pets. What pets exactly?
A: Acupuncture is the placement of tiny needles into specific predetermined locations, called acupuncture points, on the body for the purposes of healing. The word “acupuncture” is derived from the Latin “acus”, which means “needle” and “pungare”, which means, “to pierce”.