Pet Health
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Molly’s Dental Health | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Jan 20 2016
Guess how old this dog is, based on her teeth? Hint: she is a 12lb poodle/pekeingese mix – a truly small breed girl. As Dr. Sheila Levie said: You might ordinarily estimate her…
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Endoscopy | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Jan 12 2016
What is Endoscopy? An endoscope is a long, flexible tube with a camera attachment that is inserted either into the stomach via the esophagus or the colon via the rectum.…
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Biopsy | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Jan 07 2016
In Wednesday’s post on fatty liver in cats, we mentioned biopsy as a method for determining if your cat is suffering from the condition. What Is a Biopsy? A biopsy is…
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Fatty Liver in Cats | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Jan 06 2016
Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats Hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver, is a fairly common severe liver disease in cats. The liver has a number of functions, including detoxifying the body and…
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Bladder Stone Removal | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Dec 19 2015
Dr. Philippe Coudrai removed many bladder stones from this dog earlier this month. Bladder stones form from minerals dissolved in urine that precipitate out. Over time, more and more precipitated minerals…
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Casey’s Foreign Body Removed by Dr. Chachkes | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Dec 11 2015
Dr. Chachkes collaborated with Dr. Coudrai to perform a foreign body surgery on a dog named Casey a few months ago. Casey is an adorable three year old Pit Bull mix.…
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Pets and Pot | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Dec 08 2015
Marijuana is more accessible than ever. There is an increased availability for both medical and recreational marijuana in the United States, as well as new forms, such as food pills,…
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Winston ate Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans! | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Dec 05 2015
Poor Winston had a bad experience with chocolate covered coffee beans! The 9-year-old dog got his paws on the tasty treat and was promptly brought to Winslow Animal Hospital for…
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Winter Safety Tips | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Dec 03 2015
The temperature is continuing to drop! As the days get shorter, some risks to your pet’s health increase. Here are some tips for protecting your pet during the coldest months…
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Pet Insurance | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Nov 29 2015
Pet Insurance Almost 65% of American households include a pet. The human-animal bond is strengthening. No one wants to think about finances when their “little buddy” is sick and needs…
