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Accreditation Matters: Surgical Protocols
Reassure Pet Owners
The
American Animal Hospital Association’s Standards
of Accreditation include protocols designed to
keep your pet safe and healthy during surgical
procedures. Guidelines to prevent
cross-contamination simultaneously protect
patients on the other side of the door.
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Buckle Up Your Barker: Pet Seat Belts Save Lives
Click it or Ticket? Bark-BuckleUp, a new
consumer group advocating for pet seat belt
laws, brings awareness to the hazards of driving
with unrestrained animals in the car.
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Mites and Mange: When an Itch Isn't Just an Itch
Sarcoptic
mange, a condition caused by mites, is highly
contagious and difficult to treat. Although
mites can be eliminated and mange is generally
not life threatening, humans can be affected.
Learn what to watch for before these pests get
under your skin.
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Faces of the Veterinary Profession:
Cancer Studies Put Khanna at Research Forefront
Twelve million dogs and cats are diagnosed with
cancer every year. At the National Cancer
Institute, Dr. Chand Khanna researches and
treats cancer in pets that have not benefited
from other therapies, and he is helping people
in the process.
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MRSA: Is It Time to Panic?
MRSA
— a notorious strain of staph — is no longer
confined to hospitals and nursing facilities,
where it was discovered decades ago. The
bacteria can cause serious infections in pets as
well as people and is resistant to
broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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Anaplasmosis: The Unsung Tick Disease
With just one bite, ticks can infect your pet
with multiple diseases. Anaplasmosis, an
emerging illness, is transmitted by the same
ticks that carry Lyme disease. Know the signs
and protect your pet because left untreated,
tick diseases can have dire consequences.
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Is Your Pet in Pain?
Whether
your pet is injured, arthritic, or recovering
from surgery, treating the pain is essential to
maintaining a high quality of life and can even
speed recovery. Be alert for subtle signs of
pain and talk to your veterinarian about safe,
effective treatments.
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