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Bindi's Pearls
wisdom from the ER
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that will affect both dogs and people. Symptoms include joint pain and swelling, fever, swollen...
Mary Malucci
Apr 7, 20255 min read
Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes in Dogs Regardless of the species, diabetes mellitus is defined as the body’s inability to regulate glucose in the blood...
Mary Malucci
Jan 28, 20257 min read
Diabetes in Cats
The pancreas is a multi-talented organ with a lot of responsibility. To discuss diabetes, we will focus on...
Mary Malucci
Jan 23, 20257 min read
Don't let the Spectre of Pancreatitis haunt your holidays!
Don't Let the Spectre of Pancreatitis haunt your holidays
Mary Malucci
Dec 17, 20245 min read
Escaping the Heat
As the summer heat has all of us seeking a cool spot, our pets are at risk for the possibility of heat stroke. Defined as a dramatic...
Mary Malucci
Jul 20, 20248 min read
Dystocia and C-section
When considering dog and cat populations in general, only about 5% of pregnant dogs or cats have difficulty delivering their babies, a...
Mary Malucci
Jul 9, 20245 min read
The Folly of Fireworks
Celebratory fireworks displays have been a human tradition for millenia. In recent decades, animal lovers have become more aware of the...
Mary Malucci
May 7, 20244 min read
Cats and Lilies
Many of the ornamental plants we grow in our gardens or indoors as houseplants are poisonous to our pets when chewed on or eaten. Some...
Mary Malucci
Apr 13, 20245 min read
Bats and Rabies
In the United States, bats are considered the major source for Rabies. Consequently, the National Institute of Health now recommends...
Mary Malucci
Mar 11, 20243 min read
Rabies
A zoonosis [zo no sis] (plural zoonoses [zo no seas]) or zoonotic disease is an infectious disease of humans caused by a pathogen (an...
Mary Malucci
Mar 11, 20243 min read
Feline Panleukopenia
Panleukopenia is a large word that, when broken down, means a significant reduction in the numbers of all white cells in the body. This...
Mary Malucci
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Visiting with Pets
Every holiday season we see the sad consequences of a tragic altercation between pets in the home. Many times the more injured pet dies...
Mary Malucci
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Dogs and cats and ferrets, oh my!
In recent decades, the pet food industry has become as trendy as the human food industry. One recent trend argues that our pet's...
Mary Malucci
Aug 13, 20234 min read
When Medicine is Poison
There are a variety of ways our pets gain access to medications their human housemates use. Many of these medications pose a threat to...
Mary Malucci
Aug 4, 20235 min read
GDV
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV) is an acute life-threatening condition that occurs in dogs. Characterized by a distended gas-filled...
Mary Malucci
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Antifreeze
When I first started working in veterinary medicine, all antifreeze products were made with ethylene glycol. Ethylene glycol is highly...
Mary Malucci
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Unnecessary Conflict Part 2
Gentle readers, be prepared. This opinion piece is going to get a little heated. Just to be clear, I pray that every last gun on our...
Mary Malucci
May 19, 20233 min read
Protozoal Parasites
Protozoal parasites are single celled organisms that, once ingested, live in the lining cells of the intestines and cause damage to those...
Mary Malucci
May 18, 20234 min read
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