What Does Cat Panting Look Like? Cat panting can be easily recognized. Keep an eye open for these identifying factors: Your cat is breathing with an open mouthYour cat’s breathing sounds laboredThe Difference Between Normal and Abnormal Cat PantingNormal Panting In some cases, it is normal for your cat to pant. For example, you might…
Understanding dog heart health can be an overwhelming task. And while a dog heart murmur is fairly common, it can be caused by a wide variety of conditions ranging from congenital heart diseases to extracardiac conditions. To help dog owners who are struggling to understand what exactly could cause a dog heart murmur, we have…
What is a Heart Murmur in Cats? A heart murmur in cats, similar to any animal, is classified as an abnormal heart sound. It is often described as a whooshing sound and is created when there is turbulence in the bloodstream as it flows through the heart. What Could a Heart Murmur in Your Cat…
What is National Walk your Dog Month? January is National Walk Your Dog Month. So, don’t let the cold weather hold you back, it’s time to go out and give your pup the exercise that they need. Dogs need a lot of exercise to stay healthy. In fact, the best way to do that is…
Vet monitoring assists veterinarians in making treatment decisions. The main function of a veterinary monitor is to oversee and record animals’ health, such as heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure, over long periods of time. A standard VET monitor will include 5-lead ECG (electrocardiograph), TEMP (temperature), NIBP (non-invasive blood pressure), pulse rate, and SpO2 (oxygen…
What is Pet Cancer Awareness Month? National Pet Cancer Awareness Month was created in 2005 by Nationwide and the Animal Cancer Foundation. With the help of these foundations, November was declared National Pet Cancer Awareness Month in an effort of raising awareness about the leading killer of pets. As the years pass, cancer cases in…
DVM Pro is proud to announce our recent release of the Fortify and Fortify Plus! Fortify Plus VET Ventilation & Anesthesia Machine Above all, the Fortify is a cost-effective veterinary anesthesia machine that has all you could need with its modular design, easy to use touchscreen interface, and integrated breathing circuit. Most importantly, the Fortify…
Did you know that similar to humans, dogs are at risk for heart disease? Congestive Heart Failure is the weakening of the heart muscle and is a growing concern for aging dogs. There are several general causes of heart disease. Some of these include nutritional problems, aging, Heartworm, obesity, and breed. Here are 8 simple…
Congratulations, you decided to finally become a pet parent. Certainly, a new animal is an exciting yet daunting commitment. Most importantly, we are going to walk you through some tips and guidelines on how to take care of your new animal. Top 5 Tips for New Owners: Pet-proof your home Pet proofing your home is…
Although advanced imaging techniques, such as CT scans and MRIs, are rarely used outside of large professional practices, new ultrasound systems have become common tools in the average veterinary office. Even so, buying a veterinary ultrasound or choosing to upgrade your current system is a major financial commitment. Consider following our Veterinary Ultrasound Buyer’s Guide…
