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Labwork, Complete Blood Count
Labwork, Complete Blood CountComplete Blood Count By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is a CBC (complete blood count)? A CBC quantifies the number of red and...
Labwork, Blood Chemistry
Labwork, Blood ChemistryBlood Chemistry By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is blood chemistry testing? Blood chemistry testing uses the serum or non-red blood...
Toothbrushing
ToothbrushingHow To: Toothbrushing By Dr. Karen BurgessRight time right place Chose a time when your pet and you are relaxed and in a comfortable...
Subcutaneous Fluids
Subcutaneous FluidsSubcutaneous Fluid Administration By Dr. Karen BurgessEquipment Keep supplies at room temperature. Prior to getting your pet, set...
Ear Cleaning- How To
Ear Cleaning- How ToEar Cleaning By Dr. Karen BurgessBefore discussing how to clean your pet’s ears, it is first important to understand the basics,...
Cat 411
Cat 411 By Dr. Karen Burgess, DVMWhat should be considered before getting a cat? The introduction of any pet should first be discussed with all...
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm Disease By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is heartworm? Heartworm disease is caused by Dirofilaria immitus, an up to foot long spaghetti-like worm...
Heart Murmur
Heart Murmur By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is a heart murmur? The heart is a muscular organ that contains four separate blood holding chambers. The heart...
Heart Failure
Heart Failure By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat does heart failure mean? The heart is a muscular organ that contains four separate blood holding chambers....
Asthma, Feline
Asthma, Feline By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is feline asthma? Feline Asthma is an airway condition in cats that in its worst forms can be...