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Parvovirus Infection in Dogs – Part II: Treatment & Prevention

This week we finish our discussion of parvovirus infection in dogs. I reviewed the origins and diagnosis of this viral disease last week. For this post, I will focus on treatment and prevention. Happy reading! Parvovirus – How is it treated in-hospital? I won’t beat around the bush when it comes to treating canine parvovirus. … [Read more…]

Diabetes Mellitus: Part III – Monitoring & Insulin Handling

This week I present the third and final installment in our discussion about diabetes mellitus (DM). Previously we reviewed this disease as it relates to both dogs and cats. Now we will chat about proper handling of insulin and taking care of your diabetic pet at home. Diabetes Mellitus Issue #1: Proper insulin handling All insulins … [Read more…]