A burn is any injury of tissue caused by heat, flame, chemicals, or electricity. Burn classification determines the severity of the wound based on the depth of the tissue injury. First-degree burns are limited to redness and minor pain at the site of injury. These burns only...
Any insect or spider can cause problems if they bite or sting your pet. A bite or sting can cause swelling, redness, and itching. Some animals can have an allergic reaction to a sting or bite that may result in mild hives, facial swelling, vomiting,...
Pets often suffer blood loss as a result of trauma or poisoning. Some bleeding is visible, and is a result of a cut or laceration, while internal bleeding occurs inside the body (such as in the chest or abdomen) and is not be visible to...
Puppies are born 58 to 72 days after mating. Because canine spermatozoa live 4 to 11 days in the bitch’s reproductive tract, it is not possible to accurately determine day of birth from time of mating. If purposefully breeding, ovulation timing can be performed to...
Routine vaccinations in dogs has been one of the most significant factors in the reduction of serious and deadly canine infectious disease such as Canine Parvovirus, Canine distemper virus and canine adenovirus – 2. While all vaccines are necessary the frequency in which they are administered...
