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Archive for January, 2009

PAIN CONTROL IN COMPANION ANIMALS

Posted by altamesa on January 12, 2009

PAIN CONTROL IN COMPANION ANIMALS

Research has shown that pain is self perpetuating and that each episode of pain triggers the next, making it easier to experience the pain. Therefore, after the animal begins to experience pain it is much more difficult to control because the pet is already cycling through this pain “loop.” Additionally, research studies indicate that pain will not only cause the animal stress but that the stress will release steroids which will delay healing and recovery. Read the rest of this entry »

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COST OF VETERINARY CARE

Posted by altamesa on January 5, 2009

“Why is veterinary care for my pet so expensive? Sometimes I think I am spending more on my pet’s health care than on my own!”

Veterinary care is really the best bargain in the medical professions today. Actually, the cost of veterinary care has risen very little over the last 20-30 years, especially when compared to the cost of human health care or almost any other service. Read the rest of this entry »

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