Articles - Heartland Animal Clinic - Nixa, MO

Heartland Animal Clinic

213 Village Center St
Nixa, MO 65714

(417)725-0533

www.heartlandnixa.com

 

Articles

The Parrot's Tale

“Treat him like you would a very intelligent four-year old boy and you’ll be fine.”I tried not to shower my friend in suspicion and derision. After all, if the ...

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Intervertebral Disk Disease (Herniations of the Disk)

Intervertebral disks are located between the vertebrae (bones of the spine). Each disk has two parts, a fibrous outer layer and the jelly-like interior. When di ...

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Gum Can Kill your Dog? GUM? Seriously?! Oh, and GRAPES, too? Great! Just great!

Let’s try the forest – serene communion with nature, right? Nope. Bears can take a chunk out of your hide, trees can fall on your head, and if you nibble the wr ...

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Pet Treats...What to Look Out For

Pet treats are widely used, and for good reason. Treats can be useful training tools, and pets typically like treats (and owners like to make their pets happy). ...

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Arthritis in the Neck Can Cause Equine Lameness

Lameness in horses can be difficult to diagnose.  Sometimes, the lameness is so subtle that it is only felt by the rider and when lameness is that subtle, nerve ...

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Hyperthyroidism Medication for Cats (Methimazole)

The most common medication prescribed to treat feline hyperthyroidism is called methimazole (trade name Tapazole or Felimazole). This medication has virtually r ...

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