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GPs: Don’t Forget About Sarcoptic Mange!
Understanding, Treating, and Preventing this Itchy Epidemic in dogs
Maverick’s elbow before and after treatment. On the left, Maverick has sarcoptic mange and then post-treatment healthy skin.Acute-onset, moderate to...
Innovative Procedure Restores Bean’s Vision
Parotid Duct Transposition: A Game-Changer for Dry Eye
Dr Chavkin poses with Bean and her sister, Chili, after her 2-week checkup. Bean’s eyes are lubricating themselves well, allowing these sisters to...
Canine Cataracts: Expert Insights
Diagnosis and Treatment Options
3 min read “I love hearing the stories from clients about how vision restoration has improved their dog’s quality of life,” says Dr Matthew Chavkin,...
New Phovia Fluorescent Light Therapy Heals Wounds Faster
Cats and dogs benefit from this non-invasive treatment
4 min read Thor was originally presented to me in December 2021 for further evaluation and care of a chronic, non-healing wound on his chin. Prior...
Cryosurgery is the best choice for older dogs with a benign meibomian gland eyelid tumor
A solution with a 96% cure rate
3 min read We want to partner with you to provide the best care for your patients. Mountain Star can help when you don’t want to anesthetize an...
Dropless German Shepherd Pannus Treatment
A cure for this blinding condition, without the hassle of eye drops
1.5 min read A German Shepherd’s eye and medicine. Pannus affects mostly German Shepherds. I will offer a workshop for veterinarians on...
Intradermal Allergy Testing (IDAT)
A 1-hour appointment with long lasting benefits
1.5 min read This is 2-year-old Ruthie at her Intradermal Allergy Testing (IDAT) appointment. Dogs will typically start showing signs of...