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My dog has started wetting its bed after sleeping, could you tell me what the cause might be? PDF Print E-mail

"I have a 7 year old spayed female mixed breed dog that recently began to leave its bedding wet after sleeping. I believe this is urine and want to know what might cause this."

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So you want a pet ferret, now what? PDF Print E-mail

Ferrets are lively animals that make very amusing pets. They are part of the mustelid family, along with minks, martins, weasels, badgers, otters and wolverines. As part of this family, they have a persistent odor to their skin.

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Can dogs suffer knee injuries similar to athletes? PDF Print E-mail

Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most common orthopedic ailments in dogs. The cranial cruciate ligament or CCL is a ligament located within the knee joint or stifle joint. This ligament provides a significant stabilizing force for the knee during walking and running. When the ligament is torn, the knee may be significantly unstable resulting in pain and arthritis.

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I know people can develop sugar diabetes, but is it a problem in dogs and cats? PDF Print E-mail

Diabetes mellitus or high blood glucose (sugar) is one of the more common endocrine diseases in dogs and cats. It is typically caused by a lack of insulin which is produced by the pancreas.

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How common is rabies, how is it spread, and how do I protect my animals from getting rabies? PDF Print E-mail

Sept. 8 was World Rabies Awareness Day so this question is very timely. Rabies is a viral disease that occurs mostly in carnivores and bats, but it can affect any mammal, including humans. It causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and a variety of clinical signs.

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