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Not Always “Routine”
Jul 18 2018
There are many procedures that we perform that are usually straightforward and commonly referred to as ‘routine’ including spays, neuters, dental cleanings and the like. We do our best to…
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Breath of Fresh Air
May 01 2017
Sophie initially presented for concerns with corneal ulcers on both eyes. Her owners had also long noticed she would have a difficult time breathing when even mildly active, especially during…
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Laser the Short-hair Pointer
Apr 01 2017
Laser, a short-haired Pointer, presented to the Huntsville Animal Hospital for an acute onset soreness and a firm, pink, raised nodule on the top of his one front paw.A few…
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Eye for An Eye
Mar 01 2017
Gus presented one day for a profound anaphylactic reaction that is common in dogs during the Spring through Fall months. In most cases, a bee or wasp sting is the…
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Trying to behave like a Beaver!
Feb 01 2017
Rosco gave his owners a good scare one morning, after frolicking in his yard, when he began to gag and act frantically as though something was caught in his throat.…
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The Recurrent Abscess!
Jan 01 2017
Vinny presented to the Huntsville Animal Hospital for a recurring swelling that kept developing in his upper neck over the period of many months. His owners would notice that Vinny…
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The Cat that Lost Its Bark
Dec 01 2016
Felix lived with dogs. He played like a dog, he would come when called, and he would fetch. The owners thought he thought he was a dog. As a kitten…
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Why did I eat that?!?!
Nov 01 2016
Howie presented as a very sick and sad Labrador Retriever, certainly not his normal self. Howie was known to ingest cat litter, BBQ grease and any food material he could…
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The Skye is Falling!
Oct 01 2016
Skye’s owner thought it was the end of the world; losing his best friend to being run over by a truck. He could not stand the idea of his beloved…
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Management of Elbow Calluses
Sep 01 2016
Many dogs come into the clinic with patches of elephant-like skin on their elbows, and owners want to know “What is that?” These are often non-painful, calluses that develop on…
