Category: Dog health
Updated on April 26, 2015
Glomerular Disease in Dogs
Glomerular disease occurs quite commonly in dogs. It affects purebreds and mixed-breeds alike, and can be an inherited disorder in Shar Peis, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Bull Terriers, Dalmatians, Samoyeds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Newfoundlands, and English… Read More
Posted on January 18, 2015
Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
Pay close attention all of you Miniature Schnauzer lovers! The breed you fancy is prone to a heart condition called Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS). The sinus involved is not within the respiratory tract. Rather, it is a structure… Read More
Posted on September 9, 2012
Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
Thanks to all who participated in last week’s game show called, “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student.” I have received 107 responses and at least a handful of you had all correct answers (only two people scored… Read More
Updated on September 3, 2012
Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student: Take Two
Back by popular demand is, “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student” a test of your veterinary medical savvy. I welcome your participation. Please provide me with your responses at dr.kay@speakingforspot.com as I will be choosing three… Read More
Updated on May 14, 2012
Celebrating May
May receives double billing when it comes to pets and the people who love them. Not only is this Pet Cancer Awareness Month, May also happens to host National Pet Week. In honor of this special month, I… Read More
Posted on May 8, 2012
Were You Smarter Than A Vet Student?
Thank you for playing along with this blogger’s shenanigans! I hope you had fun with it. The first place winner was Cheryl Bryant from Mount Vernon, Iowa, the only respondent (out of more almost 100) who had a… Read More
Posted on April 29, 2012
Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
This week, I’m asking you to put your veterinary knowledge to the test. I hope you have fun participating and will learn something in the process. As always, my goal is to help you become a savvy medical… Read More
Updated on March 26, 2012
Three Essential Steps for Maintaining Your Dog’s Health
As mentioned in my last blog post, the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association recently teamed up to create Guidelines for Canine and Feline Preventive Healthcare. These guidelines have been distributed to veterinarians throughout… Read More
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