Vet Times

Tag: Dogs

  • Dog theft – are dog owners really aware?

    Dog theft – are dog owners really aware?

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    We’re lucky to live in a lovely area of London, with plenty of open space to walk dogs as well as dog friendly places to take them. However, a new bar is opening and it’s not “dog friendly”. So, any caring animal owner wanting to visit would leave his or her dog at home, right? Apparently not.…

  • Routine ear cleaning in chronically waxy ears

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    When I attended the North American Veterinary Conference back in January, I was surprised to hear one of the dermatologists say he did not recommend cleaning ears [in chronic cases]. That being said, I’ve heard other specialists espouse the virtues of routine cleaning from upon high. I’m a great believer in the rule of “if…

  • Don’t forget acupuncture as a possible therapy

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    I have found acupuncture really helps some of my chronically painful canine patients, usually due to arthritis, but also in some cases of back pain too. I have to say I usually use this as an adjunctive, rather than sole therapy, but often with good effect. Evidence certainly exists in human medicine to suggest this…