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 …
Grain-Free Diets & Heart Disease
The FDA recently reported a list of 16 brands of grain-free food that have been most frequently identified in 524 reported cases of DCM, which included 515 dogs and …
How Do Dogs & Cats Show Pain?
I see dogs and cats in pain every day. Sometimes it is obvious and the reason the pet has been brought to the clinic. But more often, the signs …
New Products for the Health of Your Pet
Does your dog have thunderstorm, fireworks, or other loud noise anxiety? Does your dog cower when he hears thunder or run to the basement or behind the toilet? Does …