VETERINARY INFORMATION FOR CATS AND DOGS
As long as I have been a veterinarian, I am amazed how flea products have advanced through the years. There are products that combine flea, intestinal parasites, and heartworm prevention in one. Oral flea products are available that last as long as three months to protect against fleas. You have a collar that can provide up to … Read moreThe difference between OTC flea products and veterinary exclusive products
I knew that a discussion regarding raw diets was sometimes a contentious issue, but I never knew how controversial it was until I started blogging. Whenever a popular veterinary website or blog site posts something about raw diets the comment sections goes crazy. People on both sides of the issue sling mud as political candidates … Read moreThe Raw Deal on Raw Diets: A veterinarian’s perspective
How many times have you noticed a skin mass on your pet and it worried you? Have there been times that you have decided just to watch it or have you been so worried that you decided to have your veterinarian look at it? For those who have taken their pet to the veterinarian, were you … Read moreWhat’s in the skin mass of your pet?
I still consider myself a novice blogger. As of this date, I have been blogging for just under a year. What I have learned with my brief experience so far is that you never know if your article will be received as it is intended. I am not sure if this article will come across … Read moreAre You a Pet Expert?
I admit my favorite part of my job is seeing puppies for their first vaccination visit. They are often full of energy and many times have the friendliest disposition. Puppy breath, who doesn’t love puppy breath. It is also interesting observing the different personalities of these puppies. While most puppies are friendly on their first … Read moreCan a puppy visit to a veterinarian be an indicator for adult behavior?
As you probably already know, the new canine flu strain (H3N2) is spreading rapidly throughout the United States since the first diagnosed case in Chicago. In Georgia, the state where I practice, many boarding facilities and shelters have had to close their doors to allow for decontamination because of the virus. Veterinary clinics statewide are … Read moreCanine Flu Update: Vaccine companies offering reimbursement for flu treatment
Bad breath, it stinks, especially when coming from your dog’s mouth. You love your dog and your dog loves you. But when he or she comes to give you a kiss, do you have to refuse to avoid bad breath? Do you feel like you are going to pass out when your furry friend is … Read moreHelp! My dog has bad breath!
So you have found yourself with a pregnant dog. Maybe your intact female gets out and an unintentional mating occurs. Maybe you have a female dog you intended to breed. Now you notice your dog’s abdomen getting bigger and it becomes evident that she is pregnant. So one question you may have is what’s next? … Read moreMy dog is pregnant now what?
An unspayed female can be prone to several medical conditions. If you have an unspayed female, you need to be aware of them. Some of these conditions can occur shortly after pregnancy, or after a heat cycle. Hormones have a major role in whether these conditions can occur. Whether you have an unspayed female and … Read more4 Medical Conditions You Need to Worry About in Your Unspayed Female
When an older pet goes under anesthesia it can cause a great amount of anxiety for both the owner and veterinarian involved. A common question I get from clients when their pet are about to go under anesthesia is: “Will they wake up?”. This concern leads to many owners electing not to go ahead with many procedures that … Read moreWhat you need to know about your older pet and anesthesia