VETERINARY INFORMATION FOR CATS AND DOGS
Let’s face it, there is never a convenient time for your pet to become ill. Many times the major reason behind the inconvenience is due to finances. Having an ill pet can be expensive, and since many of these illnesses come up as unexpected, most people are not prepared for the costs. So can anything … Read moreI Don’t Have Money for a Veterinarian, Now What?
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
Whenever a pet gets sick, it is almost always a concern for the owner if it is something serious. Here are some examples of questions that may come to mind: Do I need to worry about it or will it go away on its own? Should I take my pet to the veterinarian? Is this urgent and … Read moreHow to know it’s time to take your pet to an emergency veterinarian?
Vaccines play an important role in animal health by reducing disease prevalence in our pets. Even though vaccines are common in pets there still seems to be common misconceptions associated with them. Listed is the most common misconceptions noted with vaccines. Vaccines provide %100 protection Many people believe that if their pet is vaccinated against … Read moreCommon Misconceptions about Vaccines in Pets
Yes, it is true you can test for DNA in dog feces. I discovered this while having a conversation with a relative of mine who recently moved to my area. They mentioned that they had to submit a DNA sample from their dog as part of their lease requirement. I was surprised by this information so I decided to … Read moreCan you get DNA from Dog Feces?
So you have a dog you notice losing its fur. The hair loss may either come as patches, thinning, or just be generalized hair loss. So why is your dog balding? What are some of the common causes for hair loss? How can it be diagnosed? The possible cause of hair loss can depend on the … Read moreReasons Why Your Dog May Be Having Hair Loss
Just as in humans, obesity in dogs is a common health epidemic. The difference in dogs is that another being is responsible for playing a large role in increasing the girth of our dogs. So how do dogs get fat? Is it always our fault? What health problems do you worry about in obese dogs? … Read moreWhat You Need to Know to Help Your “Fat” Dog
The spay neuter debate is nothing new in the blogosphere, but it hasn’t reached the boiling point like other controversial topics. But a study released in 2013 stoked these debate flames somewhat. This study released in 2013 demonstrated a correlation between spay neuter and certain medical conditions in golden retrievers. I have included a link to the article for … Read morePerspective on the spay neuter debate: Is altering safe for your pets?
So has this happened to you? You take your pet to the veterinarian and he or she is spending a lot of time with the stethoscope over the heart. Then the next statement you are told is “your pet has a heart murmur “. So what does that mean? Does that guarantee your pet has heart … Read moreWhat is behind the heart murmur?
In the blogosphere, there are quite a few controversial topics regarding animal health. Some of the most common controversial topics include pet food diets, vaccines, spay/neuter, declawing and medications. While I am not too bothered by those who have different opinions on the subject, my pet peeve is when they bring up as an absolute … Read moreHow Veterinarians Really “Line their pockets”