Category: Speaking for Spot
Posted on July 13, 2015
Five Important Things to Know About Feline Heartworm Disease
If you think dogs are the only ones who get heartworm disease, I invite you to reconsider. Although dogs are the more natural host for this disease, cats are also susceptible to heartworm infection. It is estimated that,… Read More
Posted on July 5, 2015
Hollywood’s Impact on Dog Breed Popularity
A Belgian Malinois named Jagger plays the title role in the recently released movie, Max. As the story goes, the canine character Max has served in Afghanistan, and is returned to the United States after his Marine handler/partner… Read More
Posted on June 28, 2015
Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Canine Heatstroke?
Thanks to all of you who tested your knowledge about heatstroke in dogs. Below you will find the answers you’ve been waiting for! Kathleen, one of my regular readers, told me that four San Quentin inmates who participate… Read More
Posted on June 21, 2015
Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Canine Heatstroke?
Time once again for the ageless classic, “Are You Smarter Than A Vet Student?” Given the summer season, I’m providing you with the opportunity to test your knowledge about heatstroke. You know what to do. Read the questions… Read More
Posted on June 14, 2015
Service Dog Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
An eight-year-old Golden Retriever named Figo (pronounced “FEE-go”) is my new hero. Figo is a devoted service dog and he recently demonstrated his devotion by putting his life on the line for his human companion Audrey Stone who… Read More
Updated on June 8, 2015
Five Reasons to Consider Fish Oil Supplementation for Your Dog
Fish oil is certainly a popular supplement these days for health conscious people. There are many proven benefits, and we now know that many of these same benefits also apply to our canine companions. What is fish oil?… Read More
Updated on June 5, 2015
Five Things Veterinarians Love About Poop Samples
Wouldn’t it be grand if our pets didn’t have to poop? There would be no litter boxes to clean, no carrying plastic bags laden with feces when walking the dog, and no inadvertently stepping in a fresh pile… Read More
Posted on May 25, 2015
New Legislation Will Protect Pets Involved in Domestic Violence
Any member of a household, including companion animals, can become victims of domestic violence. In fact, fear of what might happen to a pet keeps some human victims from leaving their abusive situation. This is the impetus behind… Read More
Posted on May 17, 2015
Pet Food: What You See May Not Be What You Get
Many regulations exist for pet foods, but some recent research questions whether such regulations are adequately protective against pet food mislabeling. A study, conducted at Chapman University’s Food Science Program, suggests that pet food mislabeling is relatively common…. Read More
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