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• Iguanas: Housing

  This handout outlines the basic housing requirement for a pet iguana, including cage or tank size, bedding, heating, and UV light, along with cleaning requirements. Consult a veterinarian familiar with reptiles if you have any questions or concerns about proper lighting or other housing issues for your iguana.

• Iguanas: Owning

  Iguanas make fairly good pets for the right owner. Since they can live up to 15 years and can grow up to 6 feet, proper housing and space must be considered for long-term care. Proper care, housing and nutrition is essential to help your iguana live a healthy life.

• Iguanas: Problems

  Iguanas face several health problems that need veterinary intervention for treatment or resolution, including cystic calculi, Salmonella, avascular necrosis, abscesses, and dystocia. Understanding these problems helps you better care for your pet and minimize future health concerns.

• Indoor Cats and Infectious Disease

  Vaccinations are important to prevent serious illness in cats. Even cats that spend all their time indoors should be vaccinated. Some viruses can be carried into your home on inanimate objects such as shoes and clothing. Your veterinarian can help you determine what vaccinations your cat needs to be protected.

• Indoor Dogs and Infectious Disease

  Vaccinations are important to prevent serious illness in dogs. Even dogs that spend all their time indoors should be vaccinated. Some viruses can be carried into your home on inanimate objects such as shoes and clothing. Your veterinarian can help you determine what vaccinations your dog needs to be protected.

• Infección por Parvovirus - Perros

  Parvovirus in Dogs

  La infección por parvovirus canino es una enfermedad relativamente moderna que apareció por primera vez en 1978. Debido a la gravedad del proceso y su rápida propagación en la población canina, la parvovirosis constituye un problema de interés público.

• Infección por tenia en perros

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Tapeworm Infection in Dogs

• Ingestion of Foreign Bodies in Cats

  Cats love to investigate new sights, smells, and tastes. Unfortunately, this curiosity can lead them into trouble if they ingest something they shouldn't. While some will pass through the digestive tract, some foreign bodies can cause serious problems.

• Instructions for Ear Cleaning in Cats

  This handout discusses the anatomy of the cat’s ear canal and how to safely clean your cat’s ears to prevent ear infections.

• Instructions for Ear Cleaning in Dogs

  This handout discusses the anatomy of the dog’s ear canal and how to safely clean your dog’s ears to prevent ear infections.