Ask the Vet: Sore Sockets: Hip Dysplasia

Written by admin on August 4, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Treating a common canine dilemma By Babette Gladstein Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a significant health problem among all dogs. It has been estimated by many veterinarian organizations that up to 30 percent of the canine population are afflicted with this painful hip-socket condition. As a result of the widespread nature of this problem, a
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Pets Get Breast Cancer, Too

Written by admin on March 18, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Many people don’t realize that pets can also suffer from breast cancer. Mammary gland tumors are common in dogs and cats that aren’t spayed or were spayed late. Cats generally have eight mammary glands (four pairs). Dogs vary, but usually have 10 glands. Around 90 percent of feline mammary tumors are malignant; in dogs, less
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Ask The Vet: Cold Feet

Written by admin on February 17, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

New Yorkers love shoes and I am no exception. In fact, I would probably define it as an unhealthy addiction. It is no wonder my dog has a closet full of footwear to rival Carrie Bradshaw’s. Alvin is a 14-pound Boston terrier who does not share my affection for shoes. Needless to say, it took
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Ask the Vet: Calling the Shots For Your Pet

Written by admin on January 21, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

We vaccinate our pets for the same reason we vaccinate our children: to protect them against serious diseases that can potentially be fatal. Also, some of these diseases are transmissible to people (i.e., zoonotic). As with people, vaccination may not entirely prevent the disease, but it will reduce the severity of infection. In general, dog
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Puppy in the Window

Written by admin on January 8, 2010. Posted in Opinion and Column

To the Editor: Kudos to “Ask the Vet” contributor Dr. Robin Brennen for her “On Pets as Presents” column (Dec. 24), in which she explained the importance of thinking long and hard before getting a pet, and promoted adopting from a shelter. Dr. Brennen briefly mentioned “that puppy or kitten in the window.” The great
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Ask The Vet: Pets as Presents

Written by admin on December 23, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Remember that neat gadget gift you got last year from your friend? I’ll bet by now it has lost it appeal and is either collecting dust on a shelf or has been re-gifted. Imagine if that “gadget” were living, breathing and had four legs and a tail? Now what
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Ask The Vet: Super-Sized Pets

Written by admin on October 15, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

America is home to the most obese people in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a staggering 33 percent of American adults are obese, and obesity-related deaths have climbed to more than 300,000 a year, second only to tobacco-related deaths. So it is no surprise pets may walk in their
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When Good Pets Get a Bad Itch

Written by admin on August 19, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Itchy pets show their discomfort in lots of ways. Dogs may incessantly lick their paws, rub their faces, chew on their flanks or scratch at their ears. Cats may pull out their fur until their tummies are bald, dig at their ears or develop scabs. As varied as their symptoms may be, itchy pets have
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Feline Introductions

Written by admin on June 17, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Q:What is the best way to introduce a new cat into a house with an already existing feline? I’ve read that one should have a friend visit with the new animal and put it in a restricted, safe area, and then sometimes, especially if a third party has introduced the animal, the original cat will
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