Centennial Valley Animal Hospital's "Veterinary Articles"



The staff at Centennial Valley Animal Hospital writes and posts veterinary articles to keep you informed.  Many topics are discussed such as diseases, exotic pet care, and vaccine information.  We also feature articles and topics that are seasonal or of special interest.  You can view all our articles by going to the "Articles and Topics" area.

For our featured article, we discuss Winter Hazards.  Winter can prove to be quite dangerous to cats and dogs.  We have listed several hazards so that you can help keep your pet safe and healthy.  We discuss antifreeze, ice melts, potpourri, chocolate, pine water and medicines.  Click here to read our Featured Article.

Articles and Topics: Canine Heartworm Disease  Canine Hip Dysplasia  Canine von Willebrand's Disease  Celebrating Senior Pets!  Dental Disease in Cats and Dogs  - Dental care for your pets. Diabetes Mellitus in Cats  Dilated Cardiomyopathy Emergencies and First Aid  - What to do for your pets. Feline Asthma  Feline Hypertension  - Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)  Giardia  Grief in Children  - Understanding grief in children when a pet dies. Halloween and Chocolate and Various Other Products  - Chocolate toxicity. Hedgehogs as Pets  Hypoadrenocorticism A.K.A. Addison's Disease  Laser Surgery  - We can now perform surgery with our laser scalpel. Leptospirosis  Macadamia Nut Toxicity  Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats  Rabbit Husbandry  Ringworm in Dogs and Cats  Seizures In Dogs  Toxic Holiday Plants Urine Scald On Your Lawn  Vaccine Schedule in Puppies and Kittens  Veterinary Acupuncture  What are Veterinary Technicians?  What Do You Do When You Find Baby Animals and Birds?  - Wildlife rescue tips. Winter Hazards