Veterinarian Todd L. Prince, DVM, has 25 years of professional experience. Dr. Todd Prince serves Naperville, Illinois, and surrounding areas as a board-certified small animal specialist. Also known as internists, small animal specialists diagnose and treat diseases affecting internal systems. Animals with certain conditions may be referred to a specialist to confirm the diagnosis and treatment given to the animal. On the other hand, if a case is difficult to diagnose or treat, the small animal specialist works find better ways to provide a definitive diagnosis for the condition or looks for more effective treatments. When visiting a small animal specialist, animal owners can expect a complete and thorough physical examination of their animal. This evaluation will be the basis of subsequent testing. Diagnostic tests vary depending on the condition of the animal, but they may include advanced laboratory testing of tissue and blood samples, diagnostic imaging techniques such as ultrasound and CT scans, and mass biopsies. Results of the tests will determine treatment plans. A board-certified veterinarian, Dr. Todd L. Prince provides preventive and specialized care for companion animals at several Chicago-area clinics. Alongside his professional pursuits, Todd Prince, DVM, supports several local animal welfare organizations, including the Hinsdale Humane Society. In addition to caring for and arranging the adoptions of homeless animals, the Hinsdale Humane Society conducts a variety of education and public outreach programs and events. For nearly 35 years, the organization has overseen pet therapy programs in nursing homes, schools, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Launched in 2011, the Hinsdale Humane Society’s CARe (Canine Assisted Rehabilitation) program uses trained therapy animals to assist young outpatients undergoing physical therapy at local medical centers. During CARe visits that last up to one hour, the animals and their handlers work with physical therapists to help children improve fine motor skills and work toward other therapy goals. The CARe program is primarily open to dogs, but it also uses cats on occasion to assist with outpatient therapy activities. Human handlers who would like to volunteer for the program must attend an orientation program and pass a background check prior to assisting in a therapy session at either the Adventist Hinsdale Hospital or the Paulson Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. More information about CARe and the other therapy programs at the Hinsdale Humane Society can be found at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/pet-therapy. Dr. Todd L. Prince, DVM, is a board-certified small animal practitioner with over 25 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Dr. Todd Prince also supports the Hinsdale Humane Society, a nonprofit organization that helps homeless animals through a variety of services, including pet therapy. Pet therapy is a program introduced by Hinsdale Humane Society to benefit not only pets but also humans. This program sends out people with their Delta/Pet Partner-registered animals to schools and libraries to work with children on their reading skills. Pets can be used for treatment without having to worry about side effects. Pets are beneficial for the mental health of humans, as their accepting nature provides a social environment that can be mentally stimulating, as well. Pets can also benefit humans physically through engagement in activities that improve gross and fine motor skills and balance. Lastly, because of their nonjudgmental nature, pets can provide a safe space for learning and become effective motivators toward achieving educational goals. Todd Prince, DVM, is an Illinois-based veterinarian with over 25 years of experience. He practices at four animal hospitals in Illinois, treating cats, dogs, and all manner of small companion animals. Dr. Todd Prince is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, certified in exotic companion mammal practice.
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners awards exotic companion mammal practice certification to qualifying doctors who work with small animals including rabbits, ferrets, and hamsters. To become a diplomate, candidates require a minimum of six years of full-time practice experience with exotic small mammals. They should be routinely seeing ten or more of these cases a week to qualify. Candidates must also display continued high-level continuing education. Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners are expected to prepare reports and engage in professional scientific discourse. Most interested vets spend an hour a day or more studying textbooks and journal articles in preparation for their exam. Examinations for ECM and other recognized veterinary specialties are held just once annually. This comprehensive exam is very difficult, and requires up to date knowledge of medicine, surgery, nutrition, behavior, and wellness care. A veterinarian for 30 years, Dr. Todd Prince stands out as a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Todd Prince is highly experienced in small animal care and maintains a particular focus on veterinary oncology.
When a cat receives a diagnosis of cancer, owner and veterinarian together must decide between curative and palliative care. Many experts stress that treatment should prioritize the cat's comfort and quality of life at all times, even if this means choosing to relieve pain rather than attempting to treat the disease itself. If the owner and veterinarian do choose to treat the disease, options typically include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. In feline oncology, surgery has become the most common and often the most effective curative treatment. For cases in which complete removal of the tumor is not possible, however, a veterinarian may still recommend surgery to supplement radiation or chemotherapy. Radiation may offer either tumor management or curative effects, depending on the type and location of cancer, while chemotherapy most often provides quality-of-life care rather than complete eradication of the disease. Dr. Todd Prince, a veterinarian for more than 25 years, concentrates his practice on orthopedic treatments as well as surgery and preventative care. Dr. Todd Prince maintains board certification in small animal treatment, which places him among an elite group of specialists in dog and cat care.
Joint problems in dogs typically stem from either developmental or degenerative conditions. Developmental conditions, such as dysplasia, occur when the joint grows abnormally and thus cannot properly support the dog's weight or movement. By contrast, degenerative problems tend to arise in the dog's later years. The most common of these issues is degenerative joint disease (DJD), or osteoarthritis. As a primary illness, it has no known cause, although secondary DJD may arise as a result of dysplasia, injury, or abnormal bone and cartilage development. Overweight dogs and those with certain other illnesses, such as dysplasia and looseness of the joints, are at greater risk of developing DJD. Regardless of cause, DJD has no cure, but surgical and medical treatments may reduce symptoms and make it easier for dogs to go about their daily lives. Dr. Todd Prince owns dogs of several different breeds. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Todd Prince first became board certified in small animal practice in 1993. He was recertified in 2002 and 2012.
There are a number of steps dog owners should take when introducing a new animal to the pack. First and foremost, the introduction between a new dog and the resident family dog should take place on neutral territory in a space where either dog can seek out a private area for a break. This means that any family dogs should be left at home when the new dog is retrieved from the shelter or a breeder, because a car is potentially the worst setting for an introduction. Both dogs should be on leashes when they first meet and as they gradually become acquainted. Some dogs may become best friends immediately, while others may require more time. The key to getting along at home is to keep the dogs from fighting in the early days by removing toys and giving each dog individualized attention. If the in-home relationship begins with territorial arguments over a bed or which dog eats first, a rivalry will form, and this will be hard to undo as time passes. Once each dog understands its place in the household, it should be relatively easy to maintain a harmonious relationship moving forward. board-certified small animal practitioner, Dr. Todd Prince has served as a veterinarian for more than 25 years. Dr. Todd Prince focuses on preventive and wellness care for dogs and cats.
A highly contagious illness, feline leukemia (FeLV) is contracted when a cat who has not been vaccinated against the disease comes into contact with an infected cat. If a cat does contract feline leukemia, he or she stands an 85 percent chance of dying within five years. However, owners can improve an infected cat's comfort level and quality of life through regular wellness care. Care for the FeLV-infected cat begins with a diet free of unpasteurized milk and other raw animal products. The immunosuppression of FeLV makes cats highly susceptible to infection by the bacteria in these foods. Cats with FeLV should also receive veterinary checkups at least twice per year, as these animals are more susceptible than healthy cats to gum disease, parasites, and other infections. For the same reason, FeLV-positive cats should receive a full blood count semiannually at minimum and should be vaccinated on a schedule recommended by a veterinarian. Owners should also take care to keep the cat away from unvaccinated or sick cats for the safety of all animals involved. |
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