Golden Paws Veterinary Service and Housecalls

Norfolk
Norfolk, VA 23518

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West Nile Virus

*A recent article (Austgen et al. Experimental Infection of Cats and Dogs with West Nile Virus, EID, Vol. 10, no.1 Jan 2004) in the journal Emerging Infectious ...

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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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Catching worms from pets: real risk or far-fetched?

Echinococcus is a less common genus of tapeworm with two zoonotic species: E. granulosus (cystic) and E. multilocularis (alveolar). Dogs, cats and humans can c ...

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Why Whiskers is Whisked off to the Back Room

Photo by Dr. Gregory Tackett A few nights ago, I was at rehearsal for our local community symphonic band, where I play keyboard percussion — xylophone, bell ...

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Rhinitis in Dogs and Cats

Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose. If the lining of the sinuses is inflamed, that is called sinusitis. If both the nose and sinuses a ...

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Nutrition for Your Cat

Unlike dogs and people, which are omnivores and gain nutrition from both plants and meat, cats are obligate carnivores. This means that they get most of their n ...

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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Golden. The amount of care, compassion, empathy for our family is immeasurable. Dr. Golden holds a special place for us. She went above and beyond for our dogs during their worst times. Ive never had a vet care for us so much. Our dogs absolutely loved her (as did we). Sadie and koa received very personable treatment, that you wont find anywhere else. Dr. Golden should be the standard other vets should look to. - Sadie and Koa’s Mom

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Questions? Call (757) 577-0813

 

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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Golden. The amount of care, compassion, empathy for our family is immeasurable. Dr. Golden holds a special place for us. She went above and beyond for our dogs during their worst times. Ive never had a vet care for us so much. Our dogs absolutely loved her (as did we). Sadie and koa received very personable treatment, that you wont find anywhere else. Dr. Golden should be the standard other vets should look to. - Sadie and Koa’s Mom

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