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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

Category: Canine Diseases, Canine Symptoms, Speaking for Spot, Your Dog's Best Health, Dog health Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, kidney failure, diabetes mellitus, addison's disease, cushing's disease, increased thirst, Heartworm disease, Heartworm prevention, Lyme disease, renal failure, Obesity, Liver disease, Your Dog's Best Health, diabetes insipidus, toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma, hypothyroidism, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichia, tick borne disease, heartworm preventive, Smarter than a vet student, American Heartworm Society, hypothyroid, prescription label, polydipsia

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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

Category: Canine Diseases, Canine Symptoms, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Care, Your Dog's Best Health, Dog health Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, Vaccinations, kidney failure, vomiting, increased thirst, hip dysplasia, veterinary specialist, diarrhea, Distemper, Parvovirus, Heartworm disease, Heartworm prevention, Kennel cough, Lyme disease, Bladder stones, Liver disease, Your Dog's Best Health, toxoplasmosis, ear infection, tapeworms, X-ray, ultrasound, veterinary IQ, food allergies, food trial, hypoallergenic food, Bordetella, board certification, Are you smarter than a vet student?, Toxoplasma, hypothyroidism, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichia, tick borne disease, heartworm preventive, heartworm, wet nose, cool nose, lethargy, fever, tick borne diseases, Rx labeling

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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

Category: Canine family members, Important Questions to Ask You Vet, Veterinary Care, Veterinary Office Visits, Senior Dogs Tags: dog health care, Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay, Speaking for Spot, dog health, arthritis, stiffness, kidney failure, increased thirst, urinary incontinence, lenticular sclerosis, cataracts, DVM, Dog care, Liver disease, Your Dog's Best Health, Senior pet, Older dog, Older cat, Decreased appetite, Urinary leakage

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Posted on July 3, 2011

Urinary Accidents

When your wonderful dog, who has always done his or her “business” outside, begins leaving puddles in the house, please do not default to the notion that this is a behavioral issue. It is highly unlikely your dog… Read More

Category: Canine Symptoms, Important Questions to Ask You Vet, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Care, Veterinary Office Visits Tags: dog health care, Dr. Nancy Kay, Speaking for Spot, dog health, kidney failure, urinary incontinence, Dog care, House training, Urinary accidents, Bladder infection, Bladder stones, Bladder tumor, Prostate disease, Liver disease, Urethral sphincter, Prednisone, Furosemide

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