TouchStone Veterinary Center

11/06/2025

🐶💭 Every dog has their quirks, but some behaviors can be a challenge. Learn about common behavior problems in dogs and how to manage them for a happier, healthier pet!

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Learn about the veterinary topic of Behavior Problems in Dogs. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

11/04/2025

💉🐾 Steroids can help manage certain conditions in dogs and cats, but it's important to understand their effects. Learn when and how they should be used for your pet’s health.

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Most people are familiar with cortisone and may even know that it is a steroid but, even though steroids are commonly prescribed to both people and animals,....

10/30/2025

🐾🔥 Shar-Pei dogs are prone to Recurrent Fever Syndrome, but with the right care, they can live comfortably! Learn more about this condition and how to help your furry friend.

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Also called swollen hock syndrome, Shar-Pei auto-imflammatory disease (SPAID), or familial Shar-Pei fever syndrome (FSF).

10/28/2025

🐾🍂 Is your dog experiencing hair loss in the fall or winter? Seasonal Flank Alopecia might be the cause! Learn how to recognize and manage this condition.

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Also called canine flank alopecia, cyclic flank alopecia, and recurrent flank alopecia.

10/23/2025

🐾💔 Pemphigus Foliaceus can cause skin issues in dogs and cats. Early detection and treatment are key! Learn more about this condition and how to keep your pet's skin healthy.

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The immune system is the body's defense against infection, keeping the body healthy.

10/21/2025

🐾😣 Does your pet constantly itch? Itch relief is possible! Discover effective ways to help your dog or cat feel comfortable again.

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Excessing licking, chewing, and scratching can make a pet's life miserable for month after month, even year after year.

10/16/2025

🐾💉 Struggling with allergies? Immunotherapy could be the solution for cats, dogs, and even horses! Learn how this treatment can help your pet live allergy-free.

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Allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT), commonly referred to as allergy shots, are the most effective way to address airborne allergies, sometimes even resulting in a permanent cure.

10/14/2025

🩸🐾 Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) can affect your pet’s platelet count. Early detection is key! Learn the signs and how to protect your furry friend.

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(Immune Destruction of Blood Platelets, also called ITP or IMT)

10/13/2025

🐕❤️ Compassion, skill, and endless patience, our vet techs bring it all. Happy Veterinary Technician Week to our amazing team! 🎉

10/09/2025

🐾💔 Is your dog showing signs of joint pain or stiffness? Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) could be the cause. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options to keep your pup moving comfortably!

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Immune-mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) is a conditon that causes joint pain, lameness, and swelling in multiple joints caused by an inflammatory response of your dog's immune system.

10/07/2025

🩸🐾 Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) can affect your pet's red blood cells. Learn how to spot the symptoms and get the right treatment to help your furry friend thrive.

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Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks and removes its own blood cells, leading to severe anemia, an unhealthy yellowing of the tissues called....

10/02/2025

🍽️🐾 Does your pet have a sensitive stomach? Food allergies in dogs and cats are more common than you think. Learn the signs and find the right diet for your furry friend!

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Itchy skin in dogs and cats is often more than just a minor annoyance. Red, oozing bald patches, rashes....