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Raw Food
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Dec. 16, 2022.
Raw diets are becoming increasingly popular within the pet community. There are both homemade and commercially manufactured options available for consumers. These diets typically include some combination of muscle meat,
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A Veterinarian’s Role in Public Health
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
Veterinarians are often known for their roles in treating our pets and our farm animals. However, their responsibilities and skills go beyond these positions. While many people know that veterinarians
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The Holiday Season
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Oct. 14, 2022.
We all know that the holiday season can be as chaotic as it is joyous, and we can’t forget to include our pets in that mayhem. From foods, to plants,
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Diarrhea
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
In today’s post, we will be discussing diarrhea in pets: what to look out for, its possible causes, and how to address this symptom at home or with your veterinarian.
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Heart Disease in Cats
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Aug. 11, 2022.
Last month we talked about heart disease in dogs, and this month we are discussing heart disease in cats and how this can present differently than in dogs. Heart disease
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THC Toxicity and CBD in Pets
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 25, 2022.
With the increasing medical use for Cannabis and its legalization in many states, veterinarians are seeing more cases of toxicity in their pet patients. The Cannabis sativa plant contains over
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Heart Disease in Dogs
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 22, 2022.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in humans in the United States and costs the country over $300 billion annually. While not as extreme in our pets, it
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Bites and Stings
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 22, 2022.
Most of us know that when the warmer weather approaches, it means contending with fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. We have a lot of options to help protect our pets from
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Reducing Anxiety in the Hospital
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 22, 2022.
Most of us have heard of the term “White Coat Syndrome.” Just being around doctors can cause an otherwise healthy person to have elevated blood pressure. It is probably not
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Seasonal Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 22, 2022.
Although the warmer weather is often a welcomed change from the cold temperatures and snowy precipitation, it often brings seasonal allergies to both humans and pets. We often think of
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Inappropriate Urination in Cats
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Feb. 09, 2022.
It is no question that cats can be complex creatures. If you have (or have had) cats in your life, you’ll know that they are not always easy to read
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Cognitive Dysfunction
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Feb. 09, 2022.
As we are making advancements in medicine and nutrition, we are seeing our pets live longer, and with aging come age-related diseases. An ailment that often goes under-diagnosed, as it
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