Navigating Your Pet’s Anesthesia

Navigating Your Pet’s Anesthesia

Many pet parents have concerns regarding anesthesia – especially for senior pets, pets with heart murmurs, and pets with other health issues. Unfortunately, these concerns often cause pet parents to delay important procedures like dental cleanings or lump removals because they’re afraid that undergoing anesthesia will be dangerous for their pet.  In February of 2024, […]

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Anesthesia in Exotic Animals

Anesthesia in Exotic Animals

As an exotic animal veterinarian, I’m often confronted with the belief that anesthesia for exotic pets is highly risky. It’s a belief founded in reality, but it’s not an assured death sentence for the animal, especially if the medical team approaches the case with consideration. Perianesthetic Mortality  Death during or shortly after anesthesia is termed […]

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Dentistry for Pets

Dentistry for Pets

Your pet’s dental health is just as important to their wellbeing as your dental health is to your overall health. Imagine if you had a toothache but couldn’t communicate that you needed help. Now imagine what your teeth would look like if you never brushed them! Your gums would soon become inflamed and painful, and […]

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20/20’s Piece on Veterinarians: Dentistry

20/20’s Piece on Veterinarians: Dentistry

In November, 2013, 20/20 aired a piece that claimed that vets try to “upsell” their clients on vaccinations and procedures that aren’t needed. 20/20 used dental cleanings as an example of something that is widely recommended and, according to the veterinarians 20/20 consulted, not necessary. Unfortunately, the veterinarians interviewed for the piece were not up-to-date […]

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