BRINGING A NEW KITTEN HOME – Canine

Your kitten must receive veterinary care before being introduced to other cats. Your kitten must be vaccinated against various diseases on a schedule, beginning at 2 to 3 months of age. Your kitten should be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. Proper nutrition is...

BREEDING YOUR DOG – Canine

There are currently more dogs in the United States than there are homes for them. As a result, millions of dogs are surrendered to shelters and euthanized each year. Breeding should only be done to improve the breed, which requires a strong knowledge of the pedigrees...

BREAST CANCER IN DOGS AND CATS – Canine

Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal mammary gland (breast) cells. Tumors occur most frequently in older, female pets that have not been spayed. Most (80% to 90%) mammary tumors in cats are malignant (cancerous), while 50% of mammary masses in dogs are...

BORDETELLA BRONCHISEPTICA – Canine

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterium associated with a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs. It is one of the leading bacterial causes of “kennel cough” in dogs. The disease is spread through direct contact and airborne transmission. Signs of infection...

BLOOD PRESSURE TEST – Canine

An (indirect) blood pressure test measures the pressure of blood against the walls of large arteries. It is a noninvasive, painless procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis. Your veterinarian may recommend a blood pressure test if your pet shows signs of...

BLADDER STONES AND KIDNEY STONES – Canine

BLADDER STONES AND KIDNEY STONES Urinary stones are made of minerals and can form anywhere in the urinary tract of dogs and cats. These stones can irritate the bladder lining and obstruct urine flow from the kidney to the bladder or from the bladder out of the body....