Tag: Lyme disease
Updated on September 6, 2015
Eight Tips for Keeping Your Dog Free of Tick-Borne Diseases
Ticks are such annoying little creatures, but far more significant than the nuisance factor is their ability to spread disease. Ticks that embed in a dog’s skin can transmit a variety of serious and even life threatening infectious… Read More
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
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
Updated on December 30, 2010
Reasonable Expectations VII: Discussion and Open-Mindedness About Your Dog’s Vaccinations
This is the seventh part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through six can be found at www.speakingforspot.com/blog. As invaluable as vaccinations… Read More
Updated on August 1, 2010
Vaccinations for Your Dog: A Complex Issue
During my last year of veterinary school, I recall how scary it was when a new canine virus—parvovirus—seemed to appear out of nowhere. Highly contagious, it spread like wildfire throughout the United States, causing severe illness and often… Read More
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