Rabies – Why it is so Important to Vaccinate
Rabies is not a common disease, but it is extrememly fatal to humans and our pets. It is a virus transmitted from an infected animal via a bite or …
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DISEASE & PREVENTION
Carver Lake Aids in Research of Hyperlipidemia
Recently Carver Lake Veterinary Center offered to help aid in animal reseach by taking part in a study of Minature Schnauzers. Several of our clients brought in their Miniature …
Heartworm Disease and Testing
Heartworm disease is a parasitic worm located in the hearts of dogs and cats. It is spread by mosquitoes and can affect our pets anywhere. The disease has spread …
My Encounter with a Bat, by Michelle
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not really masquerading vampires that fly around at night looking for a human blood meal. I think, however, it is because of that …
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is a condition which mainly affects breeds of dogs that are predisposed to disk degeneration. Trauma to intervertebral disks can occur in any dog but …
Join Carver Lake at the Walk for Animals
Carver Lake Veterinary Center and friends will be walking at the 35th annual Walk for Animals to raise money for the local animal shelters on Saturday, May 2nd. There is …
Dr. Kari Ekenstedt’s Research – Canine Epilepsy
If you caught last month’s installment of my research pursuits (genetic studies of canine mammary cancer), then I’m sure you are anxiously awaiting this sequel – my other research …
Dr. Kari Ekenstedt’s Research – Canine Mammary Cancer
Why is Dr. Ekenstedt only at Carver Lake in the evenings? What does she do during the day? If you have been to our clinic lately and have had chance …
Lyme Disease – Get the Scoop
Here at Carver Lake Veterinary Center, Lyme Disease is an infection we see and treat throughout the year. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi, which is …
Bird Flu – What You Need To Know
All the recent news reports have us pretty worried about bird flu. Am I going to catch it? Is it going to be a huge pandemic? Is my pet bird …
