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The following is a library of client education material that we have created and use at 43rd Ave. Animal Hospital. Please contact us if you have specific questions about your pet. We will be happy to answer your questions!

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File NameDescription / Comment
Acne in CatsDescription and treatment options
Addison's Disease in DogsDisease description and treatment options
Aging Changes in CatsDescribes common changes occuring as cats age
Aging Changes in DogsDescribes common changes occuring as dogs age
Allergies in DogsDescription and treatment options
Anal Gland Disease in DogsDescribes anal gland disease and treatment options
Asthma in CatsDescibes asthma and obstructive respiratory disease in cats
Bandage and Splint CareHow to care for your pet's bandage or splint
Bladder Infection (Cystitis) in CatsDescription and treatment
Bladder Infection (Cystitis) in DogsDescription of disease and treatment
Bladder Stones in CatsDescription and treatment
Calcium Oxalate Food List for DogsTreat and food options for dogs with a history of calcium oxalate crystals or stones
Changing DietsHow to switch your dog or cat to a new diet
Coccidia in Dogs and CatsDescription and treatment
Collapsing Trachea in DogsDescription and treatment
Cruciate Ligament RuptureDescribes cranial cruciate rupture and repair in dogs
Cushing's Disease in DogsDescription of disease and treatment options
Dangers of Home VaccinationsExplains the dangers of over-the-counter vaccines
Demodectic Mange in DogsDescription and treatment options
Dental Care FactsBasic facts about dental disease in dogs and cats
Dental Disease in DogsDescription and treatment options
Diabetes Mellitus in CatsDescription and treatment
Diabetes Mellitus in DogsDescription and treatment
Discharge Instructions - Feline DeclawPost-op instructions after your cat's declaw procedure
Discharge Instructions - Minor ProceduresPost-op instructions after your pet's minor surgical procedure
Discharge Instructions - Post-DentalPost-op instructions after your pet's dental cleaning
Discharge Instructions - Post-NeuterPost-op instructions after your pet's neuter procedure
Dry Eye in DogsDescription of keratoconjunctivitis sicca and treatment options
Ear Hematoma in DogsDescription, causes, and treatment
Ear Infections in Dogs and CatsDescription and treatment
Feline Leukemia & FIV Prevention in CatsWays to help prevent these two deadly diseases in cats
Fight Wound Infections in CatsDescription of treatment and prevetion
Frontline Top SpotAnswers to frequently asked questions
Heart Disease in CatsDescription of some causes of cardiomyopathy (heart disease) in cats
Heartworm Disease in DogsDescription and treatment options
Holiday Pet HazardsDescription of common household hazards pets may encouter during the holidays
Holiday Pet SafetyHoliday Pet Safety tips
Home Dental CareHow to care for your pet's teeth at home
Hospitalized Pet InformationHelpful info when your pet is hospitalized at 43rd AAH
Hot Spots in DogsDescription and treatment
Hyperthyroidism in CatsDescription and treatment options
Hypothyroidism in DogsDesription of disease and treatment
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in DogsDescription and treatment
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT)Description and treatment
Indoor Cat BenefitsWhy it's best to keep your cat indoors
Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVD) in DogsDescription and treatment options
Intestinal ParasitesBasic, general information
Kennel Cough in DogsDescription of Infectious Tracheobronchitis and treatment
Kidney Disease in CatsDescription and treatment
Lameness in Growing PuppiesCauses of lameness in large breed puppies
Lick Granulomas in DogsDescription and treatment
Mitral Disease and Heart Failure in DogsDescription and treatment options
Neuter Benefits in Female CatsBenefits of neutering (spaying) female cats
Neuter Benefits in Female DogsBenefits of neutering (spaying) female dogs
Neuter Benefits in Male CatsDescribes the benefits of neutering male cats
Neuter Benefits in Male DogsDescribes the benefits of neutering male dogs
Nutritional Management of Older CatsDescribes the unique nutritional needs of older cats
Pain Management in Dogs and CatsOur commitment to the relief of your pet's pain
Pancreatitis in DogsDescription, treatment and possible sequela
Parvo in DogsDesription, treatment and cleanup
Pet Ownership Commandments10 Commandments of responsible pet ownership
Pet to People WormsDescription of transmission of certain intestinal parasites from dogs and cats to people
Pyometra in DogsDescription of this devastating uterine infection in female dogs
Seizures in DogsDescription and treatment options
Stool Eating (Coprophagia) in DogsDescription and treatment options
Summer TipsSummer care tips for dogs
Tick Fever in DogsDescription of Ehrlichiosis and treatment options
Urine Sample CollectionHow to collect a urine sample from you pet for analysis.
Valley Fever in DogsDescription and treatment
Vestibular Disease in DogsDescription of disease
Wellness Plans - Adult and Seniordogs and cats