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Dr. Aarff.com
Meet Dr. Katy Johnson Nelson, better known here as “Dr. Aarff!” Katy is President of the District of Columbia Academy of Veterinary Medicine and a member of The Iams Pet Wellness Council. Learn more about Katy and submit your pet health question by clicking the Ask Dr. Aarff button below.
Dr. Aarff.com: My senior dog is showing signs of senility
Dr. Aarff.com: My almost 16 year old shih-tzu dog has obvious signs of senility, the worst being that she now barks repeatedly for nothing even in the middle of the night. She is confused and turns around in circles inside and outside. She confuses night and day and doesn’t involve herself with us much anymore. [...]
How to give a cat medication
Trying to give your cat medication can turn into a wrestling match, (one they would win) if you don’t know what you’re doing. Dr. Stacey Wallach of Town and Country Veterinary Hospital, in Town and Country Missouri has such clever tips…really good stuff on how to give your feline medication. I mean, your cats are [...]
Dr. Aarff.com: My dog lost a toenail
Dear Dr. Aarff.com: My sister’s 13 year old female border collie lost a toenail when it got caught in a knot hole on their deck steps. Is there anything she should be doing? There was no blood or swelling, she just limps but still gets around good. Dr. Aarff.com: Generally, keeping the nail clean and [...]
Cat cancer study could benefit humans
A new, large-scale study on cat intestinal cancer has provided new insight into a common pet disease and its causes; the findings could ultimately benefit humans. Kim Selting, associate teaching professor of oncology at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, said tracking cancer in animals may indicate environmental factors causing cancer in humans. “We are [...]
Behind the scenes: Canine teeth cleaning
Ever wonder why it’s so expensive to have your dog’s teeth cleaned? Why it’s so important to even get their chompers cleaned? Dr. Stacey Wallach of Town and Country Veterinary Hospital in Town and Country, Missouri takes us behind the scenes, from start to finish, of what it’s like when you drop off your pet [...]
Duffy Stem Cell Update
We love happy endings! Here’s a great one for you. Duffy, the 10 year old Labrador Retriever who had stem cell therapy at Kingsbury Animal Hospital, in St. Louis is doing well. He had the procedure in June, so we wanted you to see how he’s doing!
