Leaves changing colors. Fall clothing. Fall food. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. There’s a lot to be excited about during the fall season. As you start to get all those family plans figured out for Thanksgiving, make sure to keep your furry family members in mind as well. Holiday festivities and the fall season as a whole can …
A Coggin’s test is a blood test that is performed once yearly to test a horse for equine infectious anemia (EIA) A negative Coggin’s is required for travel in most cases especially for shows and for boarding barns What is EIA? Equine infectious anemia or EIA is a disease that is transmitted by biting insects …
Summer is a great time to get outside and have some fun in the sun with our furry friends, but doing so without preparing your pet for the heat can be extremely dangerous for them. If you plan on spending the day outside with your pet this summer, make sure to take these precautions to have …
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By: Kari Lyon, VMD Despite what most people think, heartworm disease is not only a disease of our canine friends, it affects our feline friends as well, albeit much less commonly. Heartworm disease in cats has increased in incidence and awareness over the past few years. Heartworm disease in cats in a problem anywhere it …
To understand a bit more about how vaccines work we must first understand a bit about the immune system and immunity, so bear with me. There are two basic components of the immune system, these being innate and acquired or adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is what your body has in place when you are born. …
Has your cat ever urinated outside the litter box, or frequented the box often without emptying his bladder? He may be trying to tell you something. He may even be trying to alert you to a life threatening condition. Some cats with urinary tract disease may develop crystals in their urine. These crystals can irritate …
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
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One of my greatest joys so far in this job has been helping hobby farmers with their herds and flocks. I love working with these clients because they have so much love for their animals and want to know as much information as possible about health and welfare. I really enjoy listening to our clients’ …
By: Dr. Kari Lyon with the Veterinary Medical Center of Easton Could the food that your dog is eating be the reason for his/her constant scratching and licking, or chronic ear or skin infections? In some cases, the answer to this question is YES. Food allergies account for only about 5 to 10 percent of …
VMC’s Top Tips for Winter Horse Care The risk of impaction colic increases as the temperatures drop and horses drink less. The average horse (1000lb) needs to drink 10-12 gallons of water per day. In winter, we feed dried feeds such as grains and hay which are much lower in water content than grass. Because …
Elizabeth D. Callahan DVM, DABVP, Equine PracticeVeterinary Medical Center, Easton MD With the approach of colder weather, it is very important for horse owners to “winterize” your horses and your horse care. Paying special attention to a few details now will allow both you and your horse to get safely through the winter! The most …
