Veterinarians: Treating or Euthanizing
Pet owners are looking for veterinary care across the entire spectrum of what’s available. Some want what is the current “state of the art” regardless of price and prognosis. Others…
Can My Dog Get the Flu?
With all of this sickness going around, I wonder about my dogs. Can they get the flu?…
Dealing with Doggy (and kitty) Breath
We all have busy schedules and it can be a struggle to make the time to brush our pets’ teeth on a daily basis. Or, maybe you have a pet…
Critter Talk: When Good Horses Go Bad
I don’t want to drug my horse, but I’ll consider it for the short term if it helps him calm down and see this situation more rationally. I just can’t…
Critter Talk: Physical Therapy for Pets
People aren't the only ones who need physical therapy from time time. Our pets do as well.…
Defining an adoptable pet
Animal shelters are between the proverbial rock and a hard place. Many have limited resources and more animals in need of placement than people who are willing to adopt them.…
Critter Talk: Whelping Dystocia in Dogs
Dystocia means "difficult birth," and it can be an all hands on deck kind of emergency since we’re simultaneously dealing with mom’s health as well as that of a sometimes…
Critter Talk: Medication Errors Always Possible
I’ve read a couple of worrisome reports lately on the subject of errors in the filling and taking of prescription medications. One review found that people were more likely to…
Do you understand what’s in your pet’s medicine?
New medications are constantly being made available for our pets to help improve the safety and efficacy of veterinary medicine. But do you really know what goes on in the…
Critter Talk: Say NO to Homeopathy
Early in January the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will be considering a resolution, submitted by the Connecticut VMA, to discourage veterinarians from treating their patients with homeopathic "remedies."…
14 tips on caring for your cat
In 2012, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) released Feline-Friendly Nursing Care Guidelines for veterinarians and veterinary support staff.…
Do Dogs and Cats Develop Seizures After Head Trauma?
The link between head injuries (specifically traumatic brain injuries) and subsequent development of seizures in people is clear but what about dogs and cats?…
Beware Feeding Jerky Treats To Your Pets
It’s been three months since I last brought up the subject of jerky treats made in China being linked to illness in dogs in cats. If you’re not familiar with…
14 Questions and Answers About Tornadoes
A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of up…
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