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Fear Free Veterinary Visits

Dr. Marty Becker is one of the most enthusiastic veterinarians I know, and he is an amazing advocate for the veterinary profession. Not only does he run a small animal practice in Idaho, he is a nationally recognized… Read More

Check the Chip Day

Please note on your calendar that Friday, August 15th is “Check the Chip Day”. The “chip” refers to your pet’s microchip, and checking it means verifying that the contact information you have on file with the microchip registry… Read More

Managing Your Dog’s Chronic Ear Disease

If you care for a dog with recurrent ear problems, I suspect you have experienced your fair share of frustration, impatience, and/or exasperation. This is undoubtedly true if you live with a dog who develops stinky ears and… Read More

Vets, Signs, and Videotape

I am traveling this week, so am providing you with a second look at a previous topic. Rarely am I bothered by client misbehavior, but when a client answers their cell phone while we are in the midst… Read More

Hot Spots

Reference the term “hot spot” these days and one thinks about a point of Internet access. Not so for veterinarians who reserve the term “hot spot” for a common skin problem capable of causing canine misery, particularly in… Read More

Dreaming of Dr. Dolittle

The work veterinarians perform is not unlike that of pediatricians. In neither exam room can the patients directly “tell” their stories. They are unable to say, “Doc, it hurts every time my leg bends this way.” or,  “I… Read More

Veterinary Specialist Finale

To date, I’ve blogged about a variety of veterinary specialists. My hope is that you have a better sense of what they do and when your pet should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, dermatologist, neurologist, oncologist, surgeon, cardiologist,… Read More

On the Road Veterinary Emergencies

A recent survey was commissioned by Petplan Pet Insurance to determine the popularity of traveling with pets. Among the 3,300 responders, 70% reported that their pets accompany them on vacations. I’m not surprised by this whopping statistic- we… Read More

Puppy Mill Breeding Dogs: Proof of the Psychological Price They Pay

I recently spoke at the annual conference of the American Animal Hospital Association where I reconnected with an old friend, Dr. Frank McMillan.  We were small animal medicine residents at UC Davis together back in the day. Dr…. Read More

Videotaping for Your Vet

Rarely am I bothered by client misbehavior, but when a client answers their cell phone while we are in the midst of discussion, I admit to feeling a bit peeved. So why in the world would I invite… Read More