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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs

2020-10-23 by CriticalCareDVM

Dogs tear ligaments in their stifles, otherwise known as the knees. The most common ligament injured is called the cranial cruciate ligament. In people, the equivalent ligament is the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. Occasionally, the cranial cruciate ligament is injured after a pet abruptly changes direction while exercising/running. Most commonly, however, this ligament slowly degenerates. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cranial cruciate ligament, knee, lateral suture, orthopedic, stifle, TPLO, TTA

Vaccinations & Felines – Which Ones Do They Really Need?

2018-02-05 by CriticalCareDVM

In last week’s blog post I shared the latest recommendations for vaccines in dogs. It’s only fair to devote some time to expounding on the same topic for our furry friends. Vaccinations are a fundamental part of preventive healthcare, right? Right! So, this week I share information from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: AAFP, bordatella bronchiseptica, calicivirus, cattery, Chlamydophila felis, elbow, FCV, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline infectious peritonitis, feline leukemia virus, FeLV, FHV-1, FIP, FIV, FPV, herpesvirus, knee, panleukopenia, pet, rabies, shelter, stifle, vaccinations, vaccine

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