Boutique diets and heart disease
Recent studies suggest dogs may process boutique diets differently.
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Blue-green Algae (Cyanobacteria)
Blooms occur in bodies of fresh water and exposure can be deadly to animals.
Frequently asked questions about excess growth hormone (acromegaly) in a cat
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing excess growth hormone production (acromegaly) in a cat.
Frequently asked questions about Cushing’s disease in a dog
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy surgery (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing Cushing’s disease in a dog.
About 27% of horse owners buy painkillers without consulting veterinarians
Many horse owners purchase painkilling and potentially dangerous drugs without having a veterinarian examine their horse first, a WSU-led survey found.
Understanding your pet’s lab tests
Blood and urine tests can help your veterinarian get crucial information about the health of your pet. Blood tests are often performed as a biochemistry profile, or chemistry panel, which is a collection of blood tests to screen several organs at one time. Some blood tests are very specific for a single organ, whereas other […]
Pets and anesthesia
Many veterinary procedures require your pet to be put under anesthesia so that it will not feel pain and will remain still. Like any medical procedure, anesthesia does have risks, but most healthy animals, including older pets, don’t have any issues and recover rather quickly. How do I know if anesthesia is safe for my […]
How to holiday road trip with four-legged family
WSU veterinarians offer tips to help keep your pets safe during travel.
Determining gender (sex) of a kitten
Determining the sex (gender) of a kitten is easy when you know what to look for.