VETERINARY INFORMATION FOR CATS AND DOGS
I thought this blog post would be timely considering the political climate we are in. With today being Election day, we are voting on major issues such as taxes, health care, and foreign policy. While we focus on the issues that affect many aspects of our lives, what about those affecting our pets? There … Read morePolitics and Its Impact on Pet Health Care
I have been working in the veterinary industry for about 20 years. Because of this experience, there is common knowledge I have about dogs and cats health. Often this common knowledge about health may be unfairly expected of all pet owners. Even to where pet owners are looked down upon if they don’t have this knowledge about … Read moreDoes a Lack of Knowledge Make you a bad pet owner?
Anthropomorphism – I remember this word being a topic of debate while I was in veterinary school. There were veterinary students debating with a professor discussing on how we should treat food animals and this came up. This is because many of these animals are not viewed as companion animals.This was a struggle for many … Read moreAnthropomorphism and it impact on pet health care
Cancer in pets or the big “C” is quite a burden often seen in our older pets. Often it comes up as a surprise illness in our pets. Many of my client’s pets I have diagnosed with cancer usually have had no major health issues before their diagnosis. So what is the best way to … Read moreWhy Cancer in Pets Sucks!
Allergies are a common issue in our pets especially in the warmer months of the year. They lead to inflamed skin, ear infections, hair loss, and severe itching. So most, if not all of us want to give our pets relief as quickly as possible. So what’s the best way to accomplish this? Are shampoos … Read moreAllergy testing in pets: The best way to deal with allergies?
Does your dog cower or tremble in fear when they hear loud noises? Does the sound of thunder, fireworks, gun shots or any other similar sounds cause your dog to not want to leave your side? If you answer yes to these questions, then it is likely that your dog is suffering from noise aversion. … Read moreHow to Deal With Noise Aversion in Dogs
If you are a pet owner , you have likely had experience with ear infections in dogs. It usually starts as head shaking and scratching at the ears. Sometimes discharge may be noted in the ears. Typically the discharge can either be black discharge, or in severe cases pus may be noted in the ears. The … Read moreItchy ears and shaking heads: Ear infections in dogs
After having a sick visit with a pet what two things do you think most pet owners worry about? One may be the final cost of the visit when they get up to the front desk, another is how are they going to medicate their pet? Is this what you as a pet owner worry … Read moreTips on How to medicate your pet
Pain. It is something we hate to see in our dogs. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most common ailments in pets especially as they get older. A common reason for this is arthritis in the joints. In larger breed dogs, the hip joints are the most commonly affected. Common signs that are seen … Read moreGreen Lipped Mussel for Dogs: An Alternative for Pain Management?
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?