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Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Knowing when it's time to euthanize: 5 of 26
The decision to euthanase is the hardest part of our responsibility for our beloved pets, and is rooted in compassion and empathy for another living being whose life is placed in our hands.In some cases the decision is taken from us and we can grieve the sudden loss of our friend from a fatal accident or unexpected complicati... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Being a veterinarian in today's society: 1 of 4
So why do so many vets commit suicide?In the UK, our veterinary profession is recently hitting the headlines with unusually high suicide rates. The puzzle seems to be why this highly qualified, highly motivated sector is so over represented. Certainly there are many issues that may contribute but are not unique to the veterin... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Hypertension & high blood pressure: Symptoms and treatment: 7 of 25
What is HYPERTENSION?Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, is a persistent and potentially dangerous rise above normal pressure in the circulation. The heart generates pressure as it pumps to move blood through the arteries to our organs. Pressure depends on how hard the heart pumps and how much resistance there ... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents How to keep your pet gerbil or hamster from biting: 3 of 10
To learn how to stop your pet gerbil or hamster biting, you need to know why they do it! Its simply that they are afraid. Gerbils and hamsters are prey animals, which means they are expecting to get eaten by a predator and thousands of years of genetic programming teaches them to defend themselves by biting! If your pet isn't... More..
Pets & Animals > Rabbits What to do when rabbit's teeth grow too long: 1 of 3
Rabbit's teeth grow continuously throughout life, and are worn down continuously by grinding against each other. The teeth overgrow when this system fails. There are two sets of teeth to consider, the front ' bug's bunny' teeth, called the incisors, are used for nibbling food into smaller pieces and for grooming. These teeth ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 282 of 694
Blue Hues.Blue hues turn to blackNo way to turning backBlue hues drag me downDespair is my crownThe white faces, red eyesI know hope's a liePushed to the limit, so unpreparedBroken, free falling but nobody caredThere is no help on this one-way streetLosing my way with other lost feetCaught in the beat of depression's drumMy b... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Is it necessary to vaccinate older pets?: 3 of 6
As a working pet animal veterinarian, you may be a little surprised I am voting on the NO side! But it is a No that comes with a few provisos. Don't confuse annual vaccination with an annual check up for your pet, especially as pets grow older. At least once a year it is well worth taking your pet for a full examination. Thi... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) treatment options: 1 of 1
There are three broad categories of treatment for Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) damage to consider.Medical, Surgical Stifle Stabilization, and Surgical Osteotomy.Medical treatment - allows relief from discomfort and inflammation and allowing the stifle to adapt to a lack of the CCL. By developing greater muscle strength in ... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Bell's palsy: Symptoms and treatment: 11 of 14
What is Bell's palsy?Named after Sir Charles Bell who was first to describe this condition over a century ago, Bell's palsy is a sudden onset disease of the facial nerve, the seventh cranial nerve. This is a paired nerve, one on each side of the face with each following a complex course as it leaves the base of the brain, run... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy eating during the holiday season: 10 of 11
Strategies For Healthy Holiday EatingYou've put in the effort to slim and trim yourself ready for that holiday, but now you are faced with the awful prospect of putting those pounds back on the moment you've reached your destination! In fact, all you need is to keep a few simple strategies in mind to keep the weight in check ... More..