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Pet have fleas? Here's what to do

Ron Reupert — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:14:00 CST

Flea problem worse than usual. Rhinelander veterinarian Ron Reupert has an update.

Why is my dog itching?

Ron Reupert — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:17:00 CST

Ask the Vet returns with a common problem illuminated by NNN's own Dr. Ron Ruepert.

Limping in a dog could indicate Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, or a torn ligament

Ron Reupert — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:24:00 CST

Ask the Vet Ron Reupert responds to a reader's question about what could be causing a cocker spaniel to limp.

Early detection and treatment of blastomycosis is key to survival

Ron Reupert — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:30:00 CST

Ask the Vet Ron Reupert writes about blasto � blastomycosis � a challenging fungal disease to diagnose. Fever, cough, reduced appetite are some symptoms. Early diagnosis is key to treating blasto, using anti-fungal medications.

Needy cats and what to do about them

Ron Reupert — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:00:00 CST

Ask the Vet Dr. Ron Reupert answers a question about a cat that follows around its owner and meows at him all the time.

How safe are Greenies for your dog?

Ron Reupert — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:15:00 CST

Ask the Vet Ron Reupert talks about the safety of Greenies and rawhide "chewies" for dogs.

Holding the front line against ticks

Ron Reupert — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:30:00 CST

Ask the Vet Ron Reupert answers a reader's question about the effectiveness of the product Frontline for warding off ticks.

Lyme disease is alive and well in the Rhinelander area

Ron Reupert — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:45:00 CST

In Ask the Vet, Ron Reupert talks about the prevalence of Lyme disease, its symptoms and what treatments are available for pets.

End-of-life issues for pets: are heroics called for?

Ron Reupert — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CST

Ron Reupert in Ask Your Vet answers a reader's question about how much treatment to provide an ailing pet as it approaches the end of its natural life span.

Dogs who ingest a rabbit may end up with a tapeworm infection

Ron Reupert — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:20:00 CST

NNN welcomes Ron Reupert as a columnist. In Ask the Vet, Ron will answer readers' questions about their pets. In this column, he answers a question about a dog who brings home a rabbit's foot.