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Managing Pain in Dogs After Neutering

Managing Pain in Dogs After Neutering

We know it can be hard deciding to have your adorable male pooch neutered but, these procedures are routine for our vets and they are fairly easy for your dog to recover from. Today, our Grand Prairie vets discuss the importance of neutering procedures for dogs and how you can help your dog manage any pain or discomfort they might be feeling during their recovery period.

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IVDD Surgery for Dogs - What Pet Parents Should Know

IVDD Surgery for Dogs - What Pet Parents Should Know

Surgery isn't needed for every case of IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) in dogs, but for this condition that affects a pup's ability to walk, surgery might just be the best option. In this blog, our Grand Prairie vets explain what IVDD is, how it affects dogs and the treatment options that are available, including surgery.

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Caring for Your Cat After Surgery

Caring for Your Cat After Surgery

To help your beloved kitty return to normal as quickly as possible after they have surgery, you need to know how to care for them properly. In this blog, our knowledgeable Grand Prairie vets discuss the ways you can help your cat feel better after surgery and what you can expect from the post-operation process.

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Getting Your Dog Neutered or Spayed

Getting Your Dog Neutered or Spayed

In this blog, our Grand Prairie share with you the reasons why you should have your dog spayed or neutered as well as everything you need to know about these common veterinary surgeries.

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Hip Dysplasia Surgery in Dogs

Hip Dysplasia Surgery in Dogs

Hip dysplasia can occur in any breed of dog and is an abnormal formation of one or both of a dog's hips, this can lead to them experiencing pain or discomfort whenever they exercise or change position. Here our vets in Grand Prairie discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment options of hip dysplasia in dogs.

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Why Regular Checkups Are Important to Your Pet's Health

Why Regular Checkups Are Important to Your Pet's Health

Routine checkups or wellness exams for your pet once a year provide your veterinarian with the opportunity to inspect your companion's health and look for signs of diseases early while they are easier to treat. In this blog, our vets in Grand Prairie discuss the importance of routine cat and dog wellness exams and preventative care for pets.

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Signs of Joint Pain in Dogs: Types, Causes and Treatment

Signs of Joint Pain in Dogs: Types, Causes and Treatment

Joint pain is an incredibly common condition burdening dogs of all ages, reducing their quality of life, likely evolving into more serious issues and injuries. Joint pain in dogs can be obvious at advanced stages, but it is important to be able to identify the subtle symptoms before they become increasingly painfull and less treatable. 

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Why Is My Cat Limping All of a Sudden?

Why Is My Cat Limping All of a Sudden?

In this blog post, our Grand Prairie vets discuss reasons why your cat might be limping, when you should take your cat to the vet, and symptoms to watch out for.

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Why Does My Dog Eat Everything Off The Ground? Overeating In Dogs

Why Does My Dog Eat Everything Off The Ground? Overeating In Dogs

Puppies and dogs will eat anything they see including grass, toys, feces, and roadkill. If you discover your dog eating things they shouldn't, you may have a good reason to worry. In this blog, our Grand Prairie veterinarians discuss the reasons why some dogs eat everything and ways you can stop this behavior.

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Planning for Your Pet's Preventive Care Exam

Planning for Your Pet's Preventive Care Exam

Preventive or wellness exams for your cat or dog help your vet find and detect any illnesses, diseases, and conditions early. Today our Grand Prairie vets discuss the ways you can prepare your cat or dog for their preventive exam and the benefits of bringing your pet in for these important checkups.

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