Veterinary medicine can be a little bit like Halloween: the Comer Vet team is never sure whether a day will bring plenty of treats — wellness exams only! — or tricks like emergencies and unforgettable cases. As Oct. 31 approaches once again, several members of the team sat down to share the cases that haunt them …
Seeing a beloved pet in pain can be a hard thing to witness. Pets can experience pain for a number of reasons: post-surgery or wound recovery, pain due to injury, diseases that cause pain, toothaches, and more. The Comer Vet team compiled its top tips for pet parents to keep in mind when it comes to pain management for a variety of diseases and conditions.
When it comes to caring for exotic pets like reptiles and amphibians, habitat settings are key to ensuring their wellbeing and positive health status. But picking the right settings for each pet can be finicky, says Dr. Preston Russell, DVM, a veterinarian at Comer Veterinary Hospital who specializes in exotic animal care.
