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Valley couple mourns loss after dog dies during vet visit

An Edinburgh couple is calling for employee accountability after their dog was reported dead during a visit to a veterinary clinic. The incident took place at Pet Doctor 911 in McAllen. “Harley,” an 8-year-old English Bulldog, had a 2 pm appointment on March 4. Owners Norma and Felix Reyes said after more than an hour, they received a call. “I …

Preparing your cat for a visit to the veterinarian

As any cat owner knows, getting your cat to the vet can be a challenge, but regular veterinary checkups are one of the most important things you can do to keep your cat happy and healthy. To make this process less stressful for you and your cat, Paula Plummer, a surgical oncology technician at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Texas …

Royal Visit for Queen’s Award Winner Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging – Business Solutions for Equine Practitioners

HRH The Princess Royal during her Hallmarq visit while engaging with some members of the global Hallmarq team who can also be seen in action. HRH The Princess Royal visited Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging last week to recognize their Queen’s Award for Innovation 2021 and to highlight the value of veterinary innovation to the wider community. Hallmarq is a global leader …

Cat’s lame leg needs vet visit

I have a 17 year old cat who has been lame on the left forefoot for three months. My vet makes house calls like you do, and she’s suggested that I x-ray my cat to see what might be causing the lameness. There is clearly no fracture and my cat seems otherwise quite happy. I am reluctant to take the …

ICU nurses at an Anchorage hospital are worn down from the pandemic. For one afternoon, a crisis-response dog’s visit offered a brief respite.

Alex Hailey (left) and Kacie Burks, both intensive care nurses at the Alaska Native Medical Center, visit Cupid, a Keeshond crisis response dog, on September 1, 2021. Hailey said the ICU staff looked forward to seeing the dog visitors and that their job was tough. “Almost all of our patients are not vaccinated, and this part is very frustrating because …

The top 10 healthiest dog breeds who rarely visit the vets

Between feed costs, leashes, bedding, and all the goodies you end up buying, being a dog owner can become an expensive business – before you even think about insurance and veterinary bills. To keep unexpected costs, pet fears, and stressful veterinary visits (for you and your dog) to a minimum, it may be an idea to consider which breed to …