By CHRISTINE ANDERSON, DVM, MS, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY), DACVR (RADIATION ONCOLOGY) PITTSBURGH VETERINARY SPECIALTY AND EMERGENCY CENTER Canine soft tissue sarcomas Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a collection of tumors of connective tissues, most commonly located in the skin and subcutaneous…
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DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Nutritional supplements can be very beneficial to our pets because most pet foods are deficient in certain nutritional factors. Conventional pet foods are especially devoid of nutrients because the high-heat processing destroys most…
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By KRISTEN LANE It Happens Every Year Every year, beginning in springtime, the Western PA Humane Society as well as other shelters across the country experience a steady stream of Good Samaritans bringing in hundreds of homeless kittens. This phenomenon…
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH As a veterinarian, the recommendation to spay/neuter pets has always been very simple – do it, and the sooner the better. Having worked at an animal shelter for five years, I was…
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By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS So many people are having a rough time of it right now. They are distracted, agitated, and nothing seems to be going their way. It’s no wonder, given the current events around the world. All…
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BY TODD M. ERFOURTH, DVM, DACVIM VETERINARY ONCOLOGIST AT PVSEC Every dog lover knows that our furry kids often like to play rough. At one point or another, injury is bound to happen; but when should lameness raise concern for…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI No animal likes to spend time in a cage. Any shelter will tell you that an animal who has spent time prior to adoption in a foster home is much more likely to be adopted and be…
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By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS The weather’s finally broken after a long harsh winter, and I’m itching to do a few farm visits. There’s something special about springtime on a farm. It must be the new life all around –…
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By KAREN SABLE OWNER OF PET EMERGENCY TRAINING, LLC Pet CPR Demonstration April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and what better time to talk about the importance of knowing what to do if an emergency occurred with your…
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The Human-& Animal Bond BY DR. SUSAN WAGNER Researching and co-writing Through A Dog’s Ear: Using Sound to Improve the Health & Behavior of Your Canine Companion was a true gift. I now understand the benefit of a healthy sonic…
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