Rivard Animal Hospital

5635 Tecumseh road east
Windsor, ON N8T 1C8

(519)974-7387

www.rivardanimalhospital.com

Retained Spectacles in Reptiles

The spectacle, or eyecap, is the scale that covers the eyes in snakes and in some lizard species. The spectacle is formed from fused eyelids that have become cl ...

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Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Reptiles

Metabolic Bone DiseaseThere are a variety of metabolic bone diseases that result in deformities of the skeleton in captive reptiles. The most common form of me ...

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After the Loss, Pet Owners Tell their Pet's Story

‘Cognitive dysfunction’ and ‘sarcopenia’ are as close to a diagnosis as my wife and I (both veterinary specialists) can come to after several rounds of testing, ...

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Pet Health Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good:  Many options now exist that make the cost of insuring your pet’s health quite affordable.  Policies range from less than $300 to over $600 per year. ...

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Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products tha ...

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Horsing Around

When I was a little girl, my horses were plastic and had halters made of yarn. They were stabled on my bookcase, dresser, floor, and occasionally in the dollhou ...

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