Communication is always critical when practicing veterinary medicine, but can be challenging in emergencies.
What do you call a veterinarian who can only take care of one species? A physician. In a fascinating talk, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz shares how a species-spanning approach to health can improve medical care of the human animal -- particularly when it comes to mental health.
Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.
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Banfield veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister explains the benefits of microchips and how they can help your pets if they ever get lost.
Learn the facts about anesthesia risks and what your veterinarian will do to protect your cat or dog when he goes under for surgery or dental cleanings.
Learn how to prepare for a natural disaster, so you can provide for your pet in the event of an emergency.
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Chocolate toxicity in pets is caused by theobromine, which dogs and cats are unable to metabolize, so veterinarians may recommend induction of vomiting or activated charcoal to bind the compound, writes veterinarian Danielle Carey. When theobromine ingestion occurs via high-fat treats, pancreatitis can result, requiring treatments such as intravenous fluids and antibiotics, anti-emetic and pain medications, and gastroprotectant drugs, Dr. Carey writes.