Digatherm thermal imaging is a new service we are excited to be offering at East Bend Animal Hospital. Digatherm is a non-invasive tool used to help detect painful or problematic areas your pet may be experiencing. Thermal imaging provides a visual representation of the surface body temperature of a pet. The imaging provides physiological information about what is going on beneath the surface. Increased body temperature appears red on the imaging and may indicate infection, inflammation, or malignancy. Decreased temperature appears blue and may indicate atrophy or neurological dysfunction. [Read more…]
Xylitol Intoxication
We all know the classic foods to completely avoid letting our dogs sample such as chocolate and raisins, and many are becoming more familiar with the idea of using caution when it comes to xylitol. But it still feels relatively unknown. I wanted to share my first-hand experience to raise awareness and understanding of the effects of xylitol. [Read more…]