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AVMA Animal Tracks (podcast)
Canine Cataracts
Mon, 07/26/2010 - 07:00Cataracts are an eye problem that most people are familiar with but don't really understand. We all know about the cloudiness that creeps into the eyes of our aging dogs, but feel helpless to prevent it. Some dogs may even develop cataracts while they're still fairly young. But are cataracts simply a sign of aging, or are they symptomatic of an underlying problem? In this podcast, Dr. Bill Miller, board certified veterinary ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, discusses canine cataracts.
Categories: Veterinary Podcast (Audio)
Heartworm Disease in Pets
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 07:00Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed in every region of the United States. Fortunately, heartworm disease is also nearly 100 percent preventable. In this podcast, Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the American Heartworm Society, talks about how our pets get heartworms, how they can be treated, and how heartworms can be avoided altogether.
Categories: Veterinary Podcast (Audio)
Don't Give Your Dog a Bone
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 07:00It's an image we're all familiar with: A dog chomping contentedly on a clean, white bone. But in April 2010, the FDA issued a firm warning to dog owners: Bones are unsafe for your dog. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Kornegay, president-elect of the AVMA, talks about why it's a bad idea to give your dog a bone.
Categories: Veterinary Podcast (Audio)