The two biggest problems that we see in vet med are one, gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums....
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The only way for us to know the full health of a mouth is to take oral x-rays or radiographs, which give us an idea of what's happening below the g...
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Here at Aspen Vet Clinic, during any of our wellness exams or wellness visits, our doctors are evaluating a full physical exam, including looking a...
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We would not recommend it because your kitten will not be fully protected....
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Although there's always a possibility of complications during any surgical procedure, the chances are usually very low....
Why does my kitten need vaccines if they're only going to stay indoors? - Barrow Veterinary Hospital
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Yes. We do want to vaccinate them for basic protection against any viruses that we have vaccines for....
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A dog spay is an ovariohysterectomy, which means that both the ovaries and the uterus are removed....
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Dog spays typically take around 20 minutes on average....
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Usually, the vaccines are safe, but with anything in life, nothing is 100%. Sometimes we do see decreased appetite or lethargy for about 24 hours....
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Dog neuters, unless the dog has a retained testicle (known as prepped orchid), are not performed inside the abdomen....
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One common misconception is that many clients don't view it as a major surgery, while in reality, it is....
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If your kitten misses a vaccine, give the veterinary clinic a call, and we will look at the vaccines that we've already given and that your kitten ...
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We take great care to ensure all our surgeries are pain-free....
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The first thing you should do is to determine how far along the pregnancy is. If the birth is imminent, within a couple of days, start preparing....
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A cat heartworm is the same as dog heartworms. They are parasites that live inside a host, regardless of who they bite or where they live.
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To insert a cat's microchip, we use a special device and a large bore needle....
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Transitioning your cat to kitten food one to two weeks before they start giving birth is a good idea....
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The prevalence of heartworms in cats is not clearly known because they are not tested as often as they should be....
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Specific studies would need to be consulted to determine if a particular cat breed is more at risk....
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One or two weeks before your cat is due to give birth, start transitioning them over to kitten food to provide higher calorie and calcium content t...