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Scott A. McKay, DVM

A little health care planning now may help you have an enjoyable season with your horse.

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Should horses wear their shoes throughout the winter months, or should they go barefoot?

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Learn about dental equilibration or ‘teeth floating’, and why it is important for horses.

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Find out how you can help your dog’s feet deal with the cold during the winter months.

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Why would a cat decide to not use the litter box anymore? Read several possible reasons, plus tips to help with litter box issues.

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Holiday Pet Hazards

by Scott A. McKay, DVM on November 12, 2009

As we festoon our homes with holiday decorations, seasonal plants and entertain family and friends, let’s be sure to remember that some of our seasonal favorites are hazardous to the four-legged members of our families.

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Keep an eye on your dog if you live in porcupine country! A veterinarian’s story of what happens when a dog’s curiosity leads to close calls with a quiver of quills.

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Dog Behavior Problems

by Scott A. McKay, DVM on September 10, 2009

Why does my dog do that? It’s driving me crazy! These are questions and comments more and more dog owners are asking. In fact, questions concerning a dog’s inappropriate behavior are leading reasons why dog owners are taking their pets to see their veterinarian.
Believe it or not there are now medications available strictly to help [...]

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Canine congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the dog’s heart is no longer able to pump blood to the lungs and/or body at the designed volume and pressure. 
When the output of blood from the heart is decreased, the relative amount of blood entering the heart is increased.  This increase in blood upstream from the heart [...]

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