Mast Cell Tumors
Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumors on dogs, accounting for close to 20% of all skin tumors. Some dogs are more prone to developing them, such …
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Prepping Your Pup for Baby: Top 3 Things To Do
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times you can experience. There is so much to plan, think about and prepare. But one thing that we don’t …
Oh Poop!
Every year we ask you to bring along a fresh sample of your pet’s poop (aka “stool sample” or “fecal sample”). Do we have some weird fetish or just …
Rabies
Most vaccines require two injections. The first vaccine is considered the “priming dose” and the second injection is the “challenge” dose. The priming dose preps the immune cells to …
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Got a “domesticated” Bengal Tiger that you keep in your backyard? What about a chimpanzee that hasn’t (yet) ripped off all of your fingers and toes, one-by-one? A poison …
Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs
With the holiday season soon upon us, it is important to remember that chocolate is not good for dogs (or cats) to eat. While there are people who purposely …
Cytopoint for Itchy Dogs
I see a lot of itchy dogs – dogs that lick their paws, dogs that scratch their belly, dogs that shake their heads because of ear infections. dogs that …
Diabetes and the Somogyi Effect
I have had some interesting diabetic cases in the last month. Both cases were diagnosed with diabetes at other clinics and found their way to Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic. …
Heartworms!
The scourge of heartworms is very prevalent in the southern United States. When I practiced in Durham, NC, it was common to see 15-20 dogs diagnosed with heartworms in …
Fleas!
I met the sweetest black cat yesterday, when his owner dropped him off because he wasn’t feeling well. Bo had been lethargic for the last few days and not …