Veterinary Health Information

Well it’s confirmed. The takeover of veterinary medicine in the US and other first world nations is confirmed. Big Pharma has finally made it to the finish line. Should pet owners and their pets be happy about this take over? Well, I wouldn’t start planning the party just yet because according to many vets out there this is not something to be happy about. What does this mean for pet wellness and natural pet health care?

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Veterinarians wanting to advance their careers can do so by getting a PhD in Veterinary Medicine. The program prepares the students for different career paths, such as biomedical research, public health, human and animal health, pharmaceutical research, government service, contract research, military and academic careers.

A PhD in Veterinary Medicine is research intensive and includes clinical and academic training in addition to a science-based research specialty. The students must make their own research. Then they should write. Edit and defend their dissertation on the topic of their{...} Read more

A very common drawback for horse health is stomach ulcers and an increase in awareness has resulted in more and more horses gaining from the veterinary care of stomach ulcers.

The signs of stomach ulcers comprise: poor appetite, dull coat, dark faces, poor performance, behavioral problems and general poor health of the horse.

Diagnosis is by endoscopic examination of the stomach. Blood tests can be suggestive however not authoritative. It is often cheaper to treat than diagnose abdomen ulcers.

So, why do stomach ulcers arise and how could we manage them?

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Dental disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets. Dogs and cats are particularly prone to tooth and gum diseases. An astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society.

Normal teeth in both cats and dogs should be white or just a little yellow. Gums should be light pink and smooth (except in breeds with pigmented gums).

Oral disease begins with a build up of plaque and tartar in your pet’s mouth. Without proper preventive and therapeutic care, plaque and tartar {...} Read more