Category: Vaccinations
Posted on November 16, 2014
How Did You Do? Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
Thanks to those of you who played along with my most recent edition of, “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student”. Posted below are my preferred responses to the questions posed to you one week ago. Responses to… Read More
Updated on November 9, 2014
Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student?: Honoring Pet Health Awareness Month
In honor of November’s Pet Health Awareness Month, I bring you another episode of “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student?” For those of you who are new to this assessment of your animal aptitude, here’s the way… Read More
Posted on January 18, 2014
Changing Relationships Between Veterinarians and Their Clients
Many of my veterinary colleagues have been up in arms about a recent ABC 20/20 broadcast that asked the question, “Can you trust that your veterinarian is being honest with you?” During the episode, “secret shoppers” presented two… Read More
Updated on August 4, 2013
Is the Kennel Cough Vaccine a Wise Choice for Your Dog?
With more than a dozen canine vaccines to choose from figuring out which ones your dog truly needs can be a challenge. The kennel cough vaccine is one you will need to consider. Unlike distemper and parvovirus vaccinations… Read More
Updated on March 18, 2013
Veterinarians and Vaccines: A Slow Learning Curve
Am I feeling frustrated and disappointed? You bet I am after reading an article titled, “Vets Slowly Move to 3-Year Vaccine Protocols” in the most recent edition of Veterinary Practice News. According to the article, approximately 60 percent… Read More
Posted on July 24, 2011
A Primer on Leptospirosis
Of all the vaccination questions I receive, the most common one is from folks questioning whether or not to vaccinate their dogs for Leptospirosis. And I am so pleased they are asking- I love when people recognize that… Read More
Updated on December 30, 2010
Reasonable Expectations VII: Discussion and Open-Mindedness About Your Dog’s Vaccinations
This is the seventh part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through six can be found at www.speakingforspot.com/blog. As invaluable as vaccinations… Read More
Updated on August 1, 2010
Vaccinations for Your Dog: A Complex Issue
During my last year of veterinary school, I recall how scary it was when a new canine virus—parvovirus—seemed to appear out of nowhere. Highly contagious, it spread like wildfire throughout the United States, causing severe illness and often… Read More
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