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Lumps and Bumps and Tumors in Dogs and Cats at ThePetCenter.com. LUMPS AND BUMPS This article by Dr. Dunn appeared in the May, 2002, issue of Dog World Magazine There are very few surprises that will … Read More

Veterinary Technicians… All About Taking Good Care of Your Pet. Veterinary Technicians Does a Veterinary Technician Take Care of Your Pet? by Patrick Navarre, BS, RVT & Carlene A. Decker, BS, CVT When you drop your … Read More

Difficult Delivery of Pups, Called Dystocia and Knowing When To Call The Vet WHELPING and DYSTOCIA: When to call the veterinarian… Dystocia in dogs, which means an abnormally difficult whelping, can have serious implications for the … Read More

Hypothyroidism: A Case of Hypothyroid Disease in the Dog at ThePetCenter.com HYPOTHYROIDISM IN THE DOG Hypothyroidism in the dog, where the thyroid gland is not secreting normal amounts of thyroid hormone, is the most common endocrine … Read More

Hyperthyroid Disease in Cats at ThePetCenter. Hyperthyroid Disease in Cats J. Kris Hankison, DVM Stevens Point, WI Hyperthyroid disease in cats is common and is usually discovered in older cats that lose weight but yet eat … Read More

The Veterinary Laboratory at ThePetCenter.com The Laboratory ThePetCheckupâ„¢ Find out about this unique in-home health test kit for dogs and cats that just may revolutionize pet health care awareness! The laboratory is where the real detective … Read More

Hematoma In A Dog’s Ear (Pinna) and How The Surgery Is Done In ThePetCenter.com Aural Hematoma… A Blood Filled Pocket A hematoma is any abnormal blood filled space. An Aural Hematoma is a collection of blood … Read More

How To Determine The Sex Of a Kitten Now that you are about to pick out a kitten from the shelter you will surely want to know what sex it is. I have seen many tiny … Read More

Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Constipation in the Dog and Cat at ThePetCenter.com Colitis in the Dog and Cat Sometimes also called… IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) SBS (Spastic Bowel Syndrome) IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome) Lymphocytic-plasmacytic Inflammatory … Read More

Dog and Cat Grooming, A Beginners Guide At ThePetCenter. Pet Grooming: Notes for Newcomers by T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM Part 2 of 2 – refer HERE for Part I Topics To Know I’ll explain a … Read More

Dog and Cat Grooming, A Beginners Guide At ThePetCenter. Pet Grooming: Notes for Newcomers by T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM Part 1 of 2 – refer HERE for Part II Dog and cat groomers, more than … Read More

Obtaining A Diagnosis For Dog and Cat Diseases at ThePetCenter.com. What’s The Diagnosis? by: T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM This article appeared in a recent issue of Dog World Magazine I must be delicate with this … Read More

The following statement is a copy of a “letter To The Editor” by Dr. T. J. Dunn, Jr. and was published in a northern Wisconsin newspaper in 1990. It is in response to a reader who … Read More

Fatty Acids and Diet: Omega Fatty Acids, You and Your Pets – at ThePetCenter.com FATTY ACIDS, YOU AND YOUR PET FATTY ACIDS in the dog and cat diet are nutritional factors often overlooked. Learn more about … Read More

Canine Influenza also called Canine Flu Is Explained In ThePetCenter.com CANINE INFLUENZA (Canine Flu) A Newly Emerging Viral Infection Of Dogs Canine Influenza, also called Canine Flu, is a newly identified disease of dogs. It can … Read More

Kennel Cough In Dogs, Explained in ThePetCenter.com Kennel Cough In Dogs… also called Canine Cough, Bordetellosis and Infectious Tracheobronchitis Read about the newly emerging disease called Canine Influenza… also called Canine Flu Kennel Cough in dogs … Read More

What Is A Physical Exam For Dogs and Cats…Explained In ThePetCenter.com The Physical Exam…What To Expect It is always nice to know what to expect when you visit the veterinarian. Nobody likes surprises so you might … Read More

Pet Medications and Why They Cost So Much… An Explanation In ThePetCenter.com From Dr. Dunn’s monthly column in Dog World Magazine, December 2002 Why do pet medications cost so much? There are lots of reasons so … Read More

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome In The Dog Visit the Pfizer Animal Health website that explains much more about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. This information is from Pfizer Animal Health, a world leader in animal health care development, … Read More

Whelping and Breeding Dogs… Tips for Breeders from ThePetCenter.com. Whelping: New Puppies On The Way!! For info about DYSTOCIA (difficulty with whelping) look here. For info about raising orphaned pups and kittens look here. Whelping and … Read More

Pet Dentistry: Dogs and Cats Need Dental Care, Too… at ThePetCenter.com Pet Dentistry: Dogs and Cats Need Dental Care, Too Pet dentistry has become an established aspect of good veterinary care. And for good reason! One … Read More

Urethral Obstruction, Plugged Tom Cat, FLUTD… at ThePetCenter.com URETHRAL OBSTRUCTION and “FLUTD” IN A CAT Plugged cat! Urethral obstruction! Urethral calculus! FLUTD… these words spoken at any animal hospital indicate an emergency feline bladder problem is … Read More

Puppy Vaccinations and Health Care Information Written By Veterinarians In ThePetCenter.com ALL ABOUT PUPPIES Puppy vaccinations, diseases and health care are important topics for any new puppy owner. There’s lots to learn so let’s get started! … Read More

Starvation Recovery Care and Diets In The Dog CARE OF THE EMACIATED DOG The following presentation relates to the care and recovery assistance provided to dogs that have been homeless for days to weeks. Non-veterinary care … Read More

Pet First Aid and Emergency Care at ThePetCenter.com Pet First Aid and Emergency Care Dr. Mara DiGrazia A message from Dr. DiGrazia: These first aid guidelines are provided for you to use when faced with an … Read More

Shotgun Injuries In The Hunting Dog at ThePetCenter.com SHOTGUN INJURY IN THE DOG My definition of accident is an unplanned and unfavorable incident that happens to someone else. But when an accident happens to one of … Read More

Dog Training at ThePetCenter.com. Training Tips by Ms. Pat Sullivan HOUSEBREAKING AND OTHER FUN THINGS Do it right the first time and it can be easy. Once you’ve arrived home with your puppy from the breeder … Read More

Dog Training at ThePetCenter.com. Training Tips by Ms. Pat Sullivan YOUR PUPPY’S NEW HOME Getting started on the right foot (paw!). Houses are made for people – not dogs – and so one of the first … Read More

Dog Training at ThePetCenter.com. Training Tips by Ms. Pat Sullivan GOOD DOGS ARE MADE, NOT BORN Manners…every dog should have them, here’s how. We have a major problem in the U. S. today. Our dogs and … Read More

Dog Training at ThePetCenter.com. Training Tips by Ms. Pat Sullivan WE’RE GETTING A DOG FOR THE KIDS Read this before you make that long term decision. Kids and dogs, puppies and kids, all those cute images … Read More

Dog Training at ThePetCenter.com. Training Tips by Ms. Pat Sullivan ELECTRIC COLLAR TRAINING Carefully done, this is a great training aid. One of the simplest and most humane training aids I have found for working with … Read More

Dog Training at ThePetCenter.com. Training Tips by Ms. Pat Sullivan DO’S AND DON’TS OF RECALL TRAINING Learn how to teach your dog to come when called! I sometimes wonder if “dog-sledding” was invented when some Eskimos … Read More

Heat Stroke In Dogs and Pets .. at ThePetCenter.com HEAT STROKE! HEAT STROKE! It might only be ten minutes… and the dog or cat will be near death. And sometimes even if heroic treatment measures are … Read More