Tag: dog health care
Posted on June 30, 2013
Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
Thanks to all of you (more than 100) who responded to the emergency version of “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student.” The names of two participants were drawn to receive a signed copy of Speaking for Spot or… Read More
Updated on July 24, 2012
Is It Vomiting or Is It Regurgitation?
Boomer, an adorable and effervescent young Cairn Terrier, was recently referred to me for vomiting of three days duration. This mischievous little boy raided the kitchen garbage the day before the vomiting began. Neither blood work nor abdominal… Read More
Posted on April 8, 2012
Caring for Your Senior Pet
Caring for an aged pet can be a mixed blessing. What a glorious achievement that your cat or dog has become a senior citizen. However, now it is incumbent upon you to recognize and care for special medical… Read More
Posted on March 4, 2012
A Primer on Diabetes Insipidus
Mention the word diabetes, and one thinks of insulin injections and blood sugar levels. This is because diabetes mellitus (aka, sugar diabetes) is so darned prevalent in people, dogs, and cats. But did you know that there is… Read More
Posted on February 4, 2012
A Heads Up About Novartis Products
Boy, oh boy, am I glad I am not the CEO of Novartis Pharmaceuticals right now. On January 9th of this year the company issued a voluntary recall of some of their over-the-counter human products including Excedrin, NoDoz,… Read More
Posted on December 4, 2011
Introducing Your Dog’s Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet
A few months ago, as I sat nestled with my laptop crafting a new blog post, my husband queried if I thought I might ever run out of words. Yes, he was joking, but this is the sort… Read More
Updated on November 28, 2011
Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleaning
It’s natural to have concerns about general anesthesia, whether for ourselves or for our beloved pets. After all, no matter how young and healthy the patient, there is always some associated risk. For this reason, anesthesia-free dental cleaning… Read More
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