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. An experienced veterinarian in practice since 1984, Dr. Todd Prince is one of 15 veterinarians in Illinois to hold Diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Todd L. Prince also holds a DVM from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He provides preventive care, such as vaccinations, for companion animals.
Vaccines for dogs are an important component of preventive care. Core vaccines, which differ from noncore vaccines that are only used in special situations, are recommended for all dogs. Vaccines strengthen the immune system by introducing an antigen, a substance similar to the disease it is meant to prevent. The dog’s immune system then produces antibodies to fight the antigen and is better prepared to fight off the actual disease in the future. Canine parvovirus, rabies, canine hepatitis, and distemper vaccines are all core vaccines, as established by the American Animal Hospital Association’s Canine Vaccine Task Force in 2006. A veterinarian should be consulted to determine an exact schedule of vaccines for a dog. 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 cares for animals as a veterinarian with several Illinois facilities, including Wheaton Animal Hospital. In his day-to-day practice, Todd Prince, DVM, treats dogs, cats, and other companion animals impacted by cancer. When a provider like Dr. Todd Prince diagnoses a cat with cancer, it means the animal has one of many distinct conditions caused when normal cells begin to multiply at an abnormal rate. These cells can eventually grow into tumors and spread throughout the body. When a cat does develop cancer, the symptoms can be troublingly vague. For instance, a cat may demonstrate lethargy, become less interested in eating, and develop digestive issues, all of which can occur with other illnesses. The presence of a lump, however, is a more defining symptom, though not all lumps are cancerous. Experts do not understand the precise mechanisms that give rise to all feline cancers, but they do know that certain viral infections can cause some types of cancer. For instance, the feline leukemia virus causes leukemia in cats by attacking their bone marrow, encouraging the blood-producing cells that reside there to grow out of control. 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. Dr. Todd Prince, a board-certified small animal veterinarian, cares for patients at several practices in the Chicago suburbs. Dr. Todd Prince pursues a particular professional focus on neurological disorders in dogs and cats.
Like humans, cats can experience several different types of seizures. Perhaps the best known is the grand mal seizure, in which the cat experiences convulsions and accompanying uncontrolled physical activity, such as twitching of the legs and chewing motions in the jaw. Cats in this state may lose control of their bladder or bowels and may involuntarily bite. Most such seizures are not immediately life-threatening, unless the cat enters another seizure before he or she is able to recover from the first, a phenomenon known as status. Cats may also experience petit mal seizures, which affect only a part of the body. In many cases, the cat simply loses consciousness and drops to the ground. Other feline seizures take a form known as psychomotor, which means that the cat displays unexpected and unusual behaviors. For example, a cat in a psychomotor seizure may involuntarily chew his fur, scratch his owner, or bite another cat. In atypical cases, as in more typical seizure presentations, the cat is likely to appear disoriented or exhibit unusual behaviors for up to a few days after a seizure. A veterinarian can determine the cause and best course of treatment for a cat experiencing seizures. 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. A veterinarian with more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Todd Prince currently practices at four Illinois-based animal clinics, including the Wheaton Animal Hospital and the Springbrook Animal Care Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Todd Prince has maintained memberships in the American Veterinary Medical Association and other professional organizations.
The American Veterinary Medical Association recently held its 151st Annual Convention at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The five-day event, which took place July 25-29, 2014, featured a diverse continuing education program comprising more than 1,000 individual sessions led by veterinary experts on a variety of topics. The convention also provided a platform for over 600 speakers, including John Jacobs, the cofounder of Life Is Good, to make presentations. Other convention highlights included a concert featuring the Eli Young Band, Family Night at the Elitch Gardens Theme Park, and alumni receptions sponsored by more than 30 colleges and universities. The American Veterinary Medical Association is already hard at work planning the 2015 Annual Convention, which will be held July 10-14, 2015, in Boston. 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. |
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