One of the ways many people are trying to save money these days is by purchasing generic medications instead of the name brand variety. It’s been a huge trend on the human side of medicine, and has also become a huge trend on the veterinary side of medicine. The use of generic drugs has saved
read moreEver wonder why some cats seem to just pack on the pounds? And when they get a little chubby, and you try to cut back on the calories, they just seem to get more and more chubby? Let’s chat. Cats & Calories The average cat needs 50 calories per kilogram per day to sustain a
read moreWe’re taking one big step toward green living here at the Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic, and it’s in a way that most probably wouldn’t guess if they had 10 guesses. Let me describe what’s new. We’re all aware that death is a part of life, and most are aware that euthanasia is a part of
read moreJust as heart disease is a major player on the human side of healthcare, we also see many cases of heart disease in our animal friends. Interestingly, there are many similarities between the types of heart disease seen with humans: the physiology is awfully similar and the muscular changes over time are similar. But also
read moreThere’s a certain energy that comes from spending a week at Midwest Veterinary Conference and returning to the Clinic having heard about some of the latest advancements and developments in veterinary medicine. It’s particularly fun when cases present in the days following the convention that give us opportunities to put into practice what we’ve just
read moreDid you know that continuing education is a vital part of veterinary medicine? Each state’s requirements for their veterinarians are unique, but in Ohio, veterinarians must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years in order to maintain a current license. In past years, our doctors have taken courses in ophthalmology, breeding management, surgery,
read more(The names involved have been changed to protect identities, the medical details have not been changed.) If you only remember one idea after reading this post, make sure it is this: performing a thorough physical examination and establishing a minimum database is of utmost importance. It starts with a patient of ours, Nanook, a senior
read moreSome questions and thoughts we’ve heard over the phone and in our examination rooms… Why is veterinary care so expensive? The cost of veterinary care is ultimately determined by each pet’s owner. The definition of “expensive” varies greatly from person to person, and the idea of what constitutes “acceptable care” is unique to each pet
read morePet owners need to take a proactive stance and intervene when they notice their dog is gaining weight. Of course, it’s important to check in with us before making diet or exercise changes for your dog. Here are a few tips to begin a healthy weight loss regimen and…
read moreIt’s time for our next installment of Frequently Googled Questions! In case you missed them, here are the links for the First and Second episodes. Before we officially get started with #3, though, I want to make a comment about Dr. Google. While researching on the internet, please do not come to the conclusion that
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