Arthritis

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  Fish Oil

  Posted 11:32 AM 5/22/2012 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  You may have heard people talking about the benefits of fish oil or flax seed oil. These products contain omega-3 fatty acids, abbreviated EPA and DHA. Animals, including people, dogs, cats and the red meats we eat are made mainly from omega-6 fatty acids. Chemically, these molecules are quite (More)

  
  

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  When Cats Miss the Mark (the Box)

  

  Posted 11:35 AM 3/2/2011 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  One of the most common veterinary behavior problems we hear about at Animal Care Clinic is a cat who fails to use the litterbox. This most commonly manifests itself as urinating in inappropriate places, but sometimes in involves feces. There is no doubt as to why this is an extremely upsetting (More)

  
  

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  Arthritis

  

  Posted 1:54 PM 1/12/2010 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  The word arthritis means inflammation of the joints.  There are many types of arthritis with many different causes. 

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  Back Pain

  

  Posted 2:45 PM 11/23/2009 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP

  It seems that every older dog or cat get stiffs as it ages.  When we look into this stiffness, the spine is often the problem. 

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