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A veterinary clinical trial is a type of research study involving animals that is designed to gain a better understanding of a novel therapeutic option for pets. If designed well, a successful clinical trial may ...

The holidays evoke happiness and excitement, as you decorate, bake, and prepare for the most wonderful time of year. We love the holidays too, but our AMVS team has a unique perspective, as we treat ...

We are smack dab in the middle of summer, when the days are filled with outdoor activities, and the weekends hold camping trips, hiking adventures, and lake visits. You love including your pet during your ...

Brutus is a fun-loving chocolate Labrador retriever who keeps his family entertained with his constant energy and zeal for life. He also keeps them on their toes, since he loves to eat anything he can ...

If your pet has ever been seriously ill, you know that illness and disease do not follow a nine-to-five schedule. Pets sometimes need medical attention and treatment  in the middle of the night or on ...

Your pet’s body is composed of an intricate network of systems that function together in a delicate balance. Disease upsets this balance, often causing varied and baffling clinical signs that make identifying the primary cause ...

Your pet’s nervous system is a delicate communication network that is responsible for maintaining important body functions. Neurologic disease or injury can affect critical processes, with significant systemic effects. Meningitis is a neurologic disease occasionally ...

If you have ever felt a lump under your pet’s fur while petting her, you likely experienced a sinking feeling. Worry creeps in as you wonder about the type of mass, and whether the lump ...

Did you know that pets can have seizures? If you do know, because your pet has had a seizure, you know how scary it can be watching your beloved companion lose control for a few ...

The sickening sound of screeching tires can mean the unthinkable: a moving vehicle just hit your pet. In this emergency situation, quick action can save your beloved companion’s life. Assessing your pet’s condition and stabilizing ...