Dog Health Care

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Dog and Cat Health Care... 
written and photographed by veterinarians
 in actual animal hospital settings

Our mission is to inform and to heal.

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Dog and cat health care articles written by veterinarians

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Cat Health Care

Learn about normal blood values and pet health care

View hundreds of real x-ray images in the Radiology Department

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GENERAL PET CARE

Pet health care is what this section of ThePetCenter.com is all about.  Here we will explore all sorts of Pet health care... a priority for dedicated veterinarianstopics and view real animal hospital images that pertain to dog and cat care. Information about breeding dogs and whelping pups will be a big help, too. Little tidbits of information are scattered here and there, such as how to trim toenails and what to do if you cut too close to the quick!  Plus, you can meet veterinarians who have become specialists in certain areas of veterinary medicine.  Tips on how to select a good boarding kennel, what to expect from your groomer, and some basic dog obedience techniques will be discussed.  Don't miss the page on Heat Stroke in dogs! The newly emerging Canine Influenza virus is covered in detail.  And you can find out why Omega Fatty Acids are so important for the health and well-being of every dog and cat. If you get a chance, too, be sure to take a look at the thousands of items carried by ThePetCenter.com's parent company PetFoodDirect.com.  It is a huge online pet supply store that carries a multitude of common and hard-to-find dog and cat foods.  Visit NationalPetPharmacy.com and browse prescription and nonprescription pet medications... it's a great way to compare prices for pet medications!
      I hope you find ThePetCenter.com interesting and helpful.
      T. J. Dunn, DVM... and Sonny and Cissy, too!  (Bumper, my totally cool cat for 16 years, recently was euthanized due to inoperable stomach cancer and so is not in our "group" photo.)  Enjoy ThePetCenter.com...

Breeding and Whelping
Becoming a Dog Breeder
Tips For Breeding Success
Tips for Successful Whelping
Dystocia (difficulty whelping)
Eclampsia... See the video, too.
False Pregnancy

Pups and kids...a great combination.

 

 

 

Puppies and Kittens
What to do with that brand new puppy!
Puppy Immunity
Ear Cropping Puppies
Choose the right pet!
Raising orphaned kittens
 

Diseases
Canine Influenza (Canine Flu)
Blastomycosis
Valley Fever

Hypothyroidism in a Dog
Heartworms in Dogs and Cats
Cushings Disease
Hyperthyroidism in a cat
Lyme Disease
Diabetes

Kennel Cough

Veterinary technicians assist the doctor and patient.

General InformationTicks can transmit diseases to pets
NEW... Chronic Dermatitis
Orthopedic Problems In Dogs
Dental Problems: How They Are Corrected
Corneal Ulcers and Eye Problems
Bone Cancer In Dogs
Kidney Failure
Arthritis Management
Dogs That Itch and Scratch
Veterinary Technicians
Epilepsy

Ear Trouble
Fatty Acids
All About the Tongue
Colitis
Porcupine Quills
Cancer In Dogs and Cats


Videos
Microfilaria  See heartworm "babies" under the microscope in a capillary tube!

Pet Boarding
All About What Makes A Good Boarding Facility
The ABKA  (American Boarding Kennel Assn)
Code Of Ethics
Boarding An Older Pet

Traveling With A Pet
Honeymooners!

 



Traveling with a dog
Traveling with a cat
All About Pet Sitting
Pet First Aid

 

Training   by Ms. Pat Sullivan
Electronic Collar Training
Come When You're Called!!
Good Dogs Are Made, Not Born
Housebreaking and Other Fun Things
Your Puppy's New Home
We're  Getting A Dog For The Kids
Introducing A New Dog by Ken Piening

Dog training is a must for every well-adjusted dog.

More General Info...
How To Trim Nails
Fitness and Health
Eye Troubles In Dogs

Fleas?!!  Oh, please! 
Ear Mites on Cats and Dogs

"Rodent Ulcer" of cats
Bad Breath

Heat Stroke!
Pain Management
"Cherry Eye"
Dental Procedures

"Cherry Eye" can be a problem for dogs

Meet the Specialists... Veterinary Specialists perform a valued service to the entire profession and the world of animals.  For a veterinarian to be considered a "Specialist" there are specific, rigorous educational and clinical requirements that must be met.  Then the veterinarian is tested and if successful, can become Board Certified as a Specialist in an aspect of veterinary medicine.  Meet representatives of various specialties and see examples of how their activities fit in with animal health care. 

All About Specialists and How To Locate One

Surgery Ophthalmology Critical Care Anesthesiology
Dermatology Toxicology   Dentistry

Dog grooming

Pet Grooming

Grooming For Newcomers
by Dr. Dunn
What to look for in a groomer
 
by Sharon Larson
A professional groomer with 25 years of pet care experience shares her philosophy of dog and cat grooming with you.  As a member of the National Dog Groomers Association and owner of her own grooming business, Sharon brings a dedicated attitude and artistic abilities to work with her every day.  Her results with the dogs and cats show it!

nail trim!

Do It Yourself
 Nail Trim... 
Here's How To Do It
Yikes!

 

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Vet Locator
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Enter the ZIP code of the area where you want to see a listing of veterinarians. See the veterinarians listed in that ZIP code, maps, info and lots more!

 

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To keep them healthy...
Learn more about   ThePetCheckup™

What It Is...    How it works...   Why it's so important...

This simple at home test kit screens your dog for a number of potential health problems!  You can contact your veterinarian at the earliest indication of trouble.


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