Tag: hip dysplasia
Posted on February 1, 2015
Is Zeuterin a Good Choice For Your Dog?
I recently filled you in on my experience learning to use Zeuterin, a zinc/arginine solution used to nonsurgically neuter male dogs. Now, I’d like to enhance your understanding of the differences between surgical neutering and Zeutering. Comparison of… Read More
Posted on July 28, 2013
Thinking of Breeding Your Dog?
For many people the prospect of producing puppies is ever so tempting. There are all kinds of reasons for wanting to bring new dogs into the world ranging from replicating that ideal dam or sire to the desire… Read More
Posted on April 7, 2013
Questioning Traditional Neutering Recommendations for Dogs
Until a few years ago, I’d always nodded in agreement with the recommendation to neuter dogs (particularly females) not intended for breeding purposes between six months and one year of age. Spaying and castrating within this age window… Read More
Posted on February 10, 2013
When to Visit a Veterinary Surgeon
The chance to cut is the chance to cure. This is a classic line out of the mouths of veterinary surgeons who relish their time spent in the operating room, donned in surgical garb and cutting to the… Read More
Updated on September 3, 2012
Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student: Take Two
Back by popular demand is, “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student” a test of your veterinary medical savvy. I welcome your participation. Please provide me with your responses at dr.kay@speakingforspot.com as I will be choosing three… Read More
Posted on May 8, 2012
Were You Smarter Than A Vet Student?
Thank you for playing along with this blogger’s shenanigans! I hope you had fun with it. The first place winner was Cheryl Bryant from Mount Vernon, Iowa, the only respondent (out of more almost 100) who had a… Read More
Posted on April 29, 2012
Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
This week, I’m asking you to put your veterinary knowledge to the test. I hope you have fun participating and will learn something in the process. As always, my goal is to help you become a savvy medical… 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
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