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Tail Docking
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Tail docking, also known by the term caudectomy, is the surgical removal of a portion of the tail.
Read More Tapeworms
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Tapeworms are long, flat, parasitic worms that live in the intestines of dogs and cats. Several species of tapeworms can infect pets. Most have a head that attaches to the intestinal wall and a series of segments, called proglottids, that make up the worm’s body. An adult tapeworm can reach 6 inches or more in length and has the appearance of a white piece of tape or ribbon.
Read More The Coggins Test
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The Coggins test is used to detect equine infectious anemia (EIA)—a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease of horses.
Read More The Equine Ophthalmic Exam
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An ophthalmic exam is a thorough examination of the horse’s eyes and the surrounding tissues.
Read More The Importance of Ultraviolet (UV) Light for Reptiles
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The sun gives off more than just visible light, it also emits light that we cannot see, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV light is a frequency of electromagnetic radiation that is higher than the violet spectrum of visible light but lower than x-rays.
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