What are anal sacs? The anal sacs are glands located on either side of the anus at the 8:00 and 4:00 positions. They are positioned within the muscle of the anal sphincter. They connect to the outer skin of the anus by means of small canals or ducts. Anal sacs produce and store a smelly [...]
With our pets living to be older, dog and cat cancer is becoming more common. We all have a fear of this disease. Many owners will put off a trip to the vet when they see a lump on their pet, thinking that there is no treatment available, or they don’t want to think about [...]
It is common for pets to develop abscesses and infections caused by penetrating grass seeds. Grass seeds can gradually work their way through a pet’s skin aided by the bristles on the seed. Unfortunately this is often hidden by the dog’s hair and not noticed until there is a severe infection or a discharging abscess. [...]
Keeping your pet free of worms has never been easier yet disturbingly many pets seen at vet clinics are still carrying intestinal worms. Worms can infect your pet via uncooked meats, during digging and grooming and through the skin. Intestinal worms can affect people as well, especially children. The good news is intestinal worm control [...]
Cruciate ligament rupture is a common football injury and is also a common injury in dogs. The cruciate ligaments are two of the ligaments of the knee joint that cross within the joint and provide stability to the knee joint. Sudden twisting can tear the ligament causing pain, limping and instability of the joint. Left [...]
What can be done to help prevent gum and teeth problems which cause bad breath? After your dog’s mouth has been professionally examined and any necessary dental work attended to, it is recommend that a few steps are taken to help reduce the process of plaque and tartar build up on your dog’s teeth. Why [...]
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