Category: Canine Symptoms
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
Posted on December 26, 2009
Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ (Part Two)
I happen to enjoy hearing about what my clients are learning online. I sometimes come away with valuable new information, and I’m invariably amused by some of the extraordinary things they tell me- who knew that hip dysplasia… Read More
Updated on December 15, 2009
Everybody’s Gone Surfin’ (Part One)
When you or a loved one develops a medical issue, chances are you’ll be inclined to do some Internet research. While I say, “More power to you!” other medical professionals might roll their eyes at the thought of… Read More
Updated on November 15, 2009
The Grapes of Wrath
What a gorgeous time of year it is where I live, in the heart of northern California’s wine country. The leaves of the grapevines are luminescent shades of orange, yellow, and magenta. The vintners are smiling because the… Read More
Posted on October 2, 2009
The Evil That Lurks in California
You’ve heard it in the news. There’s the gazillion dollar budget deficit, declining academic test scores, state park closures, and never-ending heated discussion about gay marriage and illegal immigrants. What you may not know is that there is… Read More
Posted on September 4, 2009
Pain Management 101
My husband and I just returned from a wonderful stay at a dog-friendly campground. We encountered just about as many dogs as we did people! We made some new friends including Buddy, Sierra, Milo, Otis, Judd, Lexie, and… Read More
Posted on August 9, 2009
Givin’ it Up For Spot
A recent issue of the journal called Tobacco Control reported that approximately 28 percent of cigarette smokers would try to quit if they knew that secondhand smoke might endanger their pets. Among the authors of this article is… Read More
Posted on July 24, 2009
Dog Days of Summer
Some of us take “dog days of summer” literally- we want to go everywhere accompanied by our beloved canine companions! As tempting as this may be, keep in mind that when temperatures are soaring your dog is likely… Read More
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