by Glyne Greenidge, DVM, CLS, MLT | Aug 20, 2021 | News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in samples collected from pigs in the Dominican Republic through an existing cooperative surveillance program. USDA’s Animal and Plant...
by Glyne Greenidge, DVM, CLS, MLT | Jul 28, 2021 | Cat Health, Dog Health, Macon Pet Blog, News, Pet Health
Do you know the signs of congestive heart failure? Here’s what you need to look for: Increase in breathing New cough or increase in frequency of cough (dogs only) Excessive panting or wheezing Restlessness Decreased appetite Lethargy Weakness Collapse or fainting If...
by Glyne Greenidge, DVM, CLS, MLT | Feb 18, 2021 | News, Pet Health
The causes of seizures are vast. Seizures can be broken in structural or metabolic, genetics and unknown causes. In most cases the primary cause is never identified. Through selective testing a potential cause may be identified. Testing for possible causes is an...
by Glyne Greenidge, DVM, CLS, MLT | Feb 11, 2021 | News, Pet Health
February is a month about love. It also happens to be Responsible Pet Owners Month with February 20th designated as National Love Your Pet Day only 6 days after Valentine’s Day. You can be a responsible pet owner by spaying or neutering your pet, keeping regular...
by Glyne Greenidge, DVM, CLS, MLT | Dec 12, 2020 | Macon Pet Blog, News, Pet Health
Below is a list of the top 10 medicines in your home most frequently ingested by pets, along with some tips from the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline on how to prevent pet poisoning from human medications. 1.NSAIDs (e.g. Advil, Aleve and Motrin) Topping our Top 10... by Glyne Greenidge, DVM, CLS, MLT | Aug 5, 2020 | News
A cool article from when I worked as a Veterinary Technician at the North Shore Animal league on America. It is the largest no kill shelter in the world. “She was the first one I saw,” said Pogozeski. “I just fell in love with her.” Kelli was...