What is Skin Fold Dermatitis? Intertrigo, more commonly known as Skin Fold Dermatitis, is a skin disease principally affecting obese cats and certain feline breeds that have natural skin folds. Friction between skin surfaces traps moisture, restricts ventilation and attracts bacteria growth that results in skin infections. These infections are not serious, but can become … [Read more...] about Skin Fold Dermatitis
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Abyssinian
Weight: 8 - 10 pounds Life span: 12 - 15 years CFA rank: 4 Lap Cat Intelligence Ease of Training Grooming Requirements Shedding Good with Children Good with Dogs Chattiness … [Read more...] about Abyssinian
Celebrity Spotlight – Joe Manganiello
On screen and off, the star of HBO's True Blood answers the call of the wild. Joe Manganiello’s life has gone to the dogs. So much so, he plays one on TV. Well, sort of. Joe is a regular on HBO’s hit vampire series, True Blood. His character, Alcide Herveaux, is an Alabama contractor who happens to be a werewolf. In real life, Joe plays pet parent to two dogs. Joe is a … [Read more...] about Celebrity Spotlight – Joe Manganiello
Telemedicine Transcends Distance for a Faster Diagnosis
Although used with some frequency in human medicine, telemedicine is relatively new to most veterinary practices. Using information technologies, such as telephone lines, the Internet, or other networks, telemedicine enables veterinarians to transmit digital medical information to a board-certified specialist in another location. As a result, the veterinarian can consult with … [Read more...] about Telemedicine Transcends Distance for a Faster Diagnosis
Arthroscopy Offers Dogs Less Invasive Alternative to Joint Surgery
Scout, a bubbly 10-month-old yellow Labrador retriever, had favored his right front leg for weeks. Sometimes he limped, and other times he dangled the limb in the air. At the veterinary office, Scout still happily thumped his tail against the floor, but his doctor could tell he was in pain.When no obvious cause could be found on x-rays, the veterinarian suggested that Scout was … [Read more...] about Arthroscopy Offers Dogs Less Invasive Alternative to Joint Surgery