Venereal diseases, also known as sexually-transmitted infections or diseases, are infections that can be passed during sexual contact. In horses, the two most common ones include: Equine viral arteritis Contagious equine metritis Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) Equine viral arteritis is a contagious sexually-transmitted
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Venereal Disease
Category: Equine, Pet Health, Diseases and Viruses
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Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
Category: Pet Health, Chronic Conditions
Vertigo is a syndrome in the elderly dog, which can be very frightening to the owners. The dog is suddenly afflicted with a balance problem, usually staggering, but occasionally unable to stand, and more rarely actually rolling over and over. There is a tilting of the head to one side and nystagmus,
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Vestibular Problems
Category: Feline, Pet Health, Chronic Conditions
In order to understand how vestibular problems exist, one must first look at the vestibular system, which consists of the parts of the inner ear (vestibular apparatus) and brain (medulla) that help regulate balance and eye movements. The vestibular apparatus involves a number of fluid-filled chambers,
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Vet Care Doesn't Have to Break the Bank; Pet Insurance
Category: Newsletter Library
Wondering if pet insurance is a good idea?
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Veterinary Acupuncture
Category: Video Newsroom, Technology and Science
The use of acupuncture is growing in popularity among veterinarians and the practitioners say they are impressed with the results. Only a few decades ago, the use of acupuncture in veterinary medicine was virtually unheard of. In recent years, the use of acupuncture in veterinary medicine has been steadily
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Veterinary Laser Therapy Eases A Pet’s Pain
Category: Newsletter Library, Visiting the Vet
Laser therapy is a cutting-edge technique in veterinary medicine for managing many conditions, including chronic pain in pets. Class IV (cold) laser therapy is especially effective for treating pets that struggle with osteoarthritis pain whether or not they have orthopedic surgery. Cold laser therapy
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Veterinary Ophthalmology
Category: Video Newsroom, Health Topics
It's been said that "eyes are the windows to the soul" and certainly when you look into the eyes of your beloved pets, you can see the affection and loyalty reflected there. Unfortunately, some owners look deep into their pet's eyes and see problems. When your pet's vision is at stake, veterinary ophthalmologists
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Vetopedia
Category: Today's Veterinarian
Vetopedia is a glossary of terms used by vets in treating animals. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials; an organization which sets standards for pet food ingredients and minimum daily requirements. Abdomen A region of the body between
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Video Games and Your Pet
Category: Newsletter Library
Did you know that your pet can play video games too? Explore the advantages and drawbacks of this new technology.
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Viral Infectious Diseases
Category: Equine, Pet Health, Diseases and Viruses
Infectious diseases are those that one horse passes to another, or that mosquitoes or other vectors transmit. Some are more common than others. Treatments and prognoses vary, but your veterinarian can help by recommending appropriate vaccinations. Here are some of the more common viral diseases. Equine
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Vomiting Versus Regurgitation
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
When you come home to find a mess on the floor, it is easy to assume that the dog vomited. Vomiting is very common in dogs, as they often eat weird things! There are actually many other causes of vomiting, including parasites, kidney disease, liver problems, pancreatitis, and food allergies. Overall,
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Ways to Take the Stress Out of Your Pet's Next Veterinary Visit
Category: Newsletter Library
Does your pet dread veterinary visits?
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Wellness Coloring Book
Category: Pets4Kids
Picking the Right Pet, Welcome Your New Pet Home, Pets Need Proper Grooming, Feed Your Pet a Good Diet, Training Your Pet, Pets Love to Play!, and Pets Can Get Sick Just Like You.
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What Are the Signs of An Unhealthy Horse?
Category: Newsletter Library
Do you know the signs that may indicate that your horse is unwell?
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What Horse Owners Need to Know about Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH)
Category: Newsletter Library
Does your horse have a bloody nose after exercising? Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage could be to blame.
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What Is Ataxia in Dogs?
Category: Newsletter Library
Could balance or gait issues mean your dog has ataxia?
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