Hookworm in Dogs: Signs, Treatment & Prevention

Hookworm in Dogs: Signs, Treatment & Prevention

Hookworms are a type of external parasite that can cause serious effects in dogs and puppies ranging from stomach upset to more serious complications. Here, our vets in Columbia share some information about hookworm infections and how you can help protect your dog or puppy from these parasites.

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Chronic Lyme Disease in Dogs - Effects, Prognosis & Prevention

Chronic Lyme Disease in Dogs - Effects, Prognosis & Prevention

Your dog likely loves going for walks, and you love that this helps keep them happy and healthy. However, it is important to check yourself and your dog for ticks once you get back home to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. Today, our Columbia vets talk about Lyme disease in dogs and how it can affect your pup both now and as a chronic condition.

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Cat & Dog Vaccine Safety and Side Effects

Cat & Dog Vaccine Safety and Side Effects

The risk associated with vaccine reactions and side effects is relatively low, especially when compared to the risk of contracting a serious disease. Here, our Columbia vets talk about why vaccines are crucial to a dog's well-being, the possibility of side effects and what to expect if your dog has a reaction to a vaccine.

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How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet?

How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet?

Congratulations on your new feline friend! Now that have your kitty at home you have a lot to do and think about. One of the most common questions we hear is 'When should I take my cat to the vet?'. Today, our Columbia vets talk about how often to take your cat to the vet at each stage of their life and what will happen during their visit.

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Bowel Obstruction in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

Bowel Obstruction in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

Dogs love to chew on everyday items, even when they aren't supposed to. Unfortunately, this could lead to them accidentally swallowing objects. When this happens it could have serious consequences. Today, our Columbia vets share the signs of bowel obstructions in dogs, how they happen as well as what can be done to treat them and prevent them from occurring.

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Do Dental Chews Really Work for Dogs?

Do Dental Chews Really Work for Dogs?

Dogs are known for chewing on things, usually things we don't want them to chew on. So what can we do about this? Today, our Columbia vets talk about what to offer your dog to chew on and how dental chews can help your pup in more than one way.

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Why is my Cat Breathing Heavy & What Can I Do

Why is my Cat Breathing Heavy & What Can I Do

While cats don't pant often, when it happens it could be caused by something as simple as them playing or running. Unfortunately in other situations, it could be caused by an underlying health condition. In today's post, our Columbia vets talk about heavy breathing in cats and what to do when it happens.

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C-Sections For Dogs: What You Need to Know

C-Sections For Dogs: What You Need to Know

A dog's pregnancy can be a wonderful heartwarming time, but what happens when things aren't going exactly as planned? Will your dog need a c-section and what can you expect if they do? For the answers to these and other questions about breeding, our vets in Columbia offer more details below.

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Cataract Surgery for Dogs

Cataract Surgery for Dogs

Cataracts are a condition that can affect dogs just as they can people, having the potential to lead to blindness if left untreated. Luckily, many dogs are good candidates for surgical treatment. Here, our Columbia vets share some information about cataracts in dogs and what to expect from your pet's surgery.

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Equine Laminitis: What Every Horse Owner Should Know

Equine Laminitis: What Every Horse Owner Should Know

Laminitis is a condition that can affects the health and integrity of the hoof, and it typically affects horses and donkeys. In this post, our Columbia veterinarians explain equine laminitis, including its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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