Veterinary Articles
Your frisky kitten suddenly slows down. You notice around her mouth a bit of drool. Your faithful old dog vomits, refuses food and possibly exhibits tremors or twitching. What’s going wrong with your pets, and what, as a responsible owner, should you do? “Get them to your veterinarian as quickly as possible,” counseled Shannon Graham, … Read more
There is a well-known quote that says, “Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend never owned a dog.” This quote rings true loud and clear for Erin Danzer, a 23-year-old woman living in Oceanside, California. Danzer was born with an extremely rare genetic medical condition known as fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. As a result … Read more
With the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to recede and many of its restrictions being limited, people are planning trips once again, whether for long-postponed vacations or simply to visit with friends and family they’ve been separated from for two years or more. Of course, these very same families are pet lovers as well, and they understand … Read more
There’s a great veterinary hospital right here in the Lowcountry, with veterinarians and support staff focused on the well-being of your beloved dog or cat whether they are rescuing it from an emergency event or treating a serious, chronic condition. If you have ever had a need for the most first-rate clinical pet care around, … Read more
Why is it that dogs always seem to garner more attention about their health problems than their fellow domestic pets – the cats? Jess Nord, V.M.D., feels several factors are in play. One is that the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that Americans take into their homes some 20 million … Read more
What are loving pet parents to do when their new puppy or their long-time pet companion starts to “walk funny.” He or she may slow down a bit, perhaps limping or favoring one hind leg. Some dogs adopt a bunny-hopping motion where they attempt to run with both legs operating in tandem. Your suspicion would … Read more