Tag: DVM
Posted on November 8, 2015
Two-For-One Holiday Book Sale
It is once again time for my two-for-one holiday book sale. Purchase Speaking for Spot or Your Dog’s Best Health and receive a second book for free. There’s no limit on quantity- purchase as many books as you… Read More
Posted on October 26, 2014
Following Our Dog’s Lead, and Not Just on Halloween
Our dogs are such accommodating creatures. They tolerate our erratic hours, cross-country moves, late meals, skipped walks, and unpredictable moods. And if all this weren’t enough, sometimes we ask them to do things that conflict with their inherent… Read More
Posted on August 27, 2012
Cataracts in Dogs and Cats
While cataracts are less common in dogs and cats than in people, they do occur with relative frequency and are one of the most common causes of blindness. Normally, the pupil of the eye appears black because the… Read More
Posted on July 15, 2012
Pudgy Pets
When I met Sally, a six-year-old yellow Labrador, she tipped the scales at 105 pounds (a normal average adult Lab weighs 60 to 70 pounds). Her lifelong guardian, an 85-year-old gentleman, loved his dog dearly but could no… 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 April 1, 2012
Our Pets: Property or Family Members?
A number of recent court cases have debated the issue of financial compensation for emotional damages stemming from the negligent loss of a pet. While court systems within the United States view our furry and feathered family members… Read More
Posted on February 19, 2012
Is “The Incredible Dr. Pol” Truly Incredible?
Have you seen the National Geographic show, “The Incredible Dr. Pol?” This is a reality television series that films Dr. Jan Pol, a country veterinarian in Michigan as he works on all creatures, large and small. Apparently, many… Read More
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