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• Holiday Hazards – Part 1

  December 2, 2013

  The holidays are fast approaching!  Whether your celebrations will be big or small, our pets may be exposed to some potential hazards which can be avoided with a little planning and know-how.  Here is a brief list of what is (and isn’t) a hazard. *Silica Gel Packs – found in a variety of products to absorb moisture. Usually will not cause clinical signs, although at high doses can cause diarrhea or possibly a foreign body … Read More »

• Cat Bite Abscess

  July 5, 2013

  Abscesses are accumulations of pus that form as a result of a puncture wound that occurs during cat fights. Cat fights are just one of the more common reasons we see our feline patients. There can be other causes for abscesses such as foreign bodies but they occur more commonly from a tooth or claw from another cat.             When a cat bites another cat, puncture wounds are produced. Cats carry a tremendous amount of … Read More »