7 Ways Grooming your pet can improve their health

When you think about grooming your pet, do you think about style, fancy haircuts, and perfumed shampoos? Do you only think about having your pet groomed when they are dirty or have an undesirable smell?  Well grooming your pet is more than personal hygiene, or style. It can be an important factor in improving their health. … Read more7 Ways Grooming your pet can improve their health

Have a pet emergency!! There is an app for that!

One of the biggest fears one has as a pet owner is if a pet experiences an emergency. Pet emergencies occur when least expected and they don’t always occur at the most opportune times. Unless your pet is accident prone, many times, you may not even be informed where a pet emergency clinic is located. … Read moreHave a pet emergency!! There is an app for that!

Community Based Care: An alternative to pet insurance? Eusoh review

*Disclosure- I am not an employee of Eusoh or it affiliates. All opinions are genuine, based on my knowledge of the company, and have not been influenced by promotional items. I may receive compensation when you sign up using the referral code I have mentioned in the article* With pet health care, the challenges of … Read moreCommunity Based Care: An alternative to pet insurance? Eusoh review

10 Things Your Veterinarian Will Not Tell You. (At Least Not to Your Face!)

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your veterinarian’s clinic? Here are 10 things listed below that you may not be aware of unless you happen to  work in the veterinary field. # 1 Nothing angers a veterinarian more when an owner comes in with designer clothes, designer apparel, and a luxury car … Read more10 Things Your Veterinarian Will Not Tell You. (At Least Not to Your Face!)

Pet Health Advice on the Internet: A dangerous combination?

  As a veterinarian when I hear the words pet health advice on the internet I often cringe on what could come next. What is interesting is that many of my clients who admit to searching the internet for pet health advice understand it is not always  the best place for it. This is made evident … Read morePet Health Advice on the Internet: A dangerous combination?

10 years a Veterinarian: A lifelong learning experience

Ten years ago this month, I was walking across the stage accepting my  veterinary diploma after successfully completing an arduous course of study in veterinary medicine. This was one of my happiest moments in my lifetime. I worked so hard  for my veterinary degree and was successful. Now here I am ten years later reflecting on that … Read more10 years a Veterinarian: A lifelong learning experience

Can Bones Contribute to Food Allergies?: Food Residue Syndrome

There is an ongoing debate on which is the best diet for pets. There are people who are advocates for grain free diets or limited ingredient diets, while others favor feeding a raw diet. Now there is some new research that other factors have to be  considered when selecting the best diet for your pet. I came across research articles that describes … Read moreCan Bones Contribute to Food Allergies?: Food Residue Syndrome

Are medications poisoning your pets? A veterinarian’s perspective.

If you have read your fair share of pet articles  you have probably come across a few that have been critical of traditional medications prescribed by veterinarians. It seems like the most common products that are targeted are flea/tick products and heartworm medications. I have often seen these products described as poison for pets. So … Read moreAre medications poisoning your pets? A veterinarian’s perspective.

Can technology help us find our missing pets? A review of the TKstar Pet GPS Tracker

Pets that are missing are a major concern among pet owners. There are websites and social media pages dedicated to reuniting missing pets with their owner.. The clinic where I work at frequently get calls about missing pets and we have a bulletin board that is dedicated to missing pet posters. So there is a concerted effort to … Read moreCan technology help us find our missing pets? A review of the TKstar Pet GPS Tracker