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Cold Weather Pet Safety

Winter is here again, and with it—for much of the country at least—comes the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that mark the season. Winter weather also brings with it a host of potential dangers for our pets, but with a little care and awareness we can take steps to make sure our pets make it through the season healthy and ready for spring. In this podcast, Dr. Doug Aspros, past president of the AVMA, talks about cold weather pet safety.

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Anesthesia for Pets

Some veterinary procedures need to be performed with your pet under anesthesia, so they don’t feel pain or move during the procedure. Like any medical procedure, anesthesia does have risks, but anesthesia for animals has come a long way and is safer than it ever was before. In this podcast, Dr. Nora Matthews, professor emeritus at Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about anesthesia for pets.

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Cancer treatments for pets

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death in older pets, accounting for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. But recent developments in veterinary medicine have greatly increased the option…

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Cancer treatments for pets

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death in older pets, accounting for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. But recent developments in veterinary medicine have greatly increased the option…

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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Lights and decorations, costumes and masks, a constant parade of strangers at the door … Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for our pets. So what can pet owners do to ensure their furry friends have a happy and healthy holiday? In this po…

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