Tag: addison’s disease
Posted on March 15, 2015
Pollakiuria: Why is My Pet Urinating More Often Than Normal?
Pollakiuria is a fun word to pronounce, but it’s certainly not a fun symptom to deal with. Pollakiuria means increased frequency of urination. Dogs with this symptom ask to go outside more frequently than normal, often round the… Read More
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 March 16, 2014
What Would You Do? Part II
A week ago I challenged you by asking, “What would you do?” pertaining to a series of pet-related symptoms. Thanks to the more than 100 of you who submitted your responses. All of your names were entered into… Read More
Posted on April 21, 2013
Leaky Dogs: A Primer on Urinary Incontinence
Does your dog awake from her sleep in a puddle of urine? Does she dribble urine when she stands up or is walking about? If so, she has involuntary urine leakage, known as urinary incontinence. Not only can… 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 March 14, 2010
Breed Profiling
Racial profiling is considered taboo, and for good reason. Breed profiling, however, is fair game for those of us in the veterinary profession! We breed profile on a daily basis particularly pertaining to health issues. Name just about… Read More
Updated on March 6, 2010
Too Much of a Good Thing
We love when our animals are eating and drinking well. After all, a hearty appetite and ample thirst are positive tangible affirmations about the quality of our pets’ lives. I think this is the reason why so many… Read More
Updated on December 15, 2009
Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ (Part One)
When you or a loved one develops a medical issue, chances are you’ll be inclined to do some Internet research. While I say, “More power to you!” other medical professionals might roll their eyes at the thought of… Read More
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