Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Updated on January 26, 2014

New Research That Raises Questions About Current Neutering Recommendations

Results from a hot-off-the-press study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, raise questions about traditional neutering recommendations within the United States where most veterinarians advise that dogs be neutered at a young age in… Read More

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Posted on May 18, 2013

The Science Behind Saying, “No” to a Pet Store Puppy

Approximately one year ago I told you about animal welfare advocate, Dr. Frank McMillan’s study documenting the increased incidence of behavioral abnormalities in adult dogs rescued from puppy mills. This important research provided scientific documentation that these animals… Read More

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Posted on July 18, 2011

Does Your Veterinarian Hear Your Concerns?

Until a few years ago it was darned near impossible to find much in the way of useful research about communication between veterinarians and their clients. Nowadays, several wonderful studies are surfacing. It’s about time I say, and… Read More

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Updated on January 8, 2011

Reasonable Expectations VIII: Written Cost Estimates

This is the eighth part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through seven can be found at www.speakingforspot.com/blog. You’ve just taken your… Read More

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Updated on February 10, 2010

Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids): a Proven Treatment for Canine Arthritis

I had the good fortune of receiving my veterinary school training at Cornell University. Part of what made this education so fabulous was that the senior faculty spent a great deal of “face time” with their students. I… Read More

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New Research That Raises Questions About Current Neutering Recommendations

The Science Behind Saying, “No” to a Pet Store Puppy

Does Your Veterinarian Hear Your Concerns?

Reasonable Expectations VIII: Written Cost Estimates

Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids): a Proven Treatment for Canine Arthritis

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