When unpredicted medical emergencies happen, pet owners have no other choice but to suffer the financial consequences – it’s your pet and their well-being is worth it! But there are certain areas of pet health where pet owners can work diligently to help reduce future veterinarian bills. Certain procedures like surgeries, radiation, or building prosthetic limbs for your pet will… Read more →
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Equine Recurrent Uveitis
ABOUT EQUINE RECURRENT UVEITIS Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU), also known as moon blindness or periodic ophthalmia, is one of the most common eye conditions in horses and the leading cause of blindness in horses. Dr. Deborah Y. Strauss D.V.M. has a special interest in the treatment of ERU in horses. ERU is an immune mediated disease. In an immune mediated… Read more →
Having a Pet Can Improve Your Health and Happiness
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you already know how much fun and affection they can bring. Sure, they can destroy your things, they can cost a lot of money, and they will even hog the bed (if you let them). But, if you’re among the millions of pet owners across the country, you just can’t imagine life without your… Read more →
Veterinary Technology Center
Black Hawk College broke ground on their new Veterinary Technology Center with aid of the equine variety. Horse drawn plows helped turn the earth of what will become the latest addition to the East Campus. Slated to include a massive 75-seat auditorium, cutting-edge laboratories, and a teaching hospital wherein students will care for dogs and cats on property, this massive… Read more →