Prostheses for Animals?
Unfortunately, not all animal prostheses can be so simple and provide wild animals the opportunity to be released. However, a synthetic prosthesis can still improve the quality of life for many injured animals.
How To Get Rid of That Cat Pee Smell
Let’s start by dealing with the first thing that a cat owner really wants to know when he or she finds cat urine outside of the litter box. How do I get rid of that smell?
Purebred Dogs: Find The Right Match For You
I often counsel my clients to adopt mixed breed dogs, but many future owners elect to go the purebred route, saying that they want to...
Warning: Hose Water Can Scald Your Dog
Here’s a new, little known, summertime threat— dogs being burned after being hosed off with scalding hose water. Ten such cases were recently reported in...
When Should Kids Be Responsible For Pet Care
I bring up the way that animals and children of different ages relate because I always worry when I hear a family mention that they are considering getting a dog or cat “for the kids” when the kids in question are relatively young.
The Ancient Origins of Those Feisty Chihuahas
One of my least favorite patients was a Chihuahua named Pedro. I had to respect him, he was close to 20 years old and still,...
Do You Think Your Older Cat is Healthy?
I typically recommend some form of laboratory health screen for my older, feline patients. To justify the expense and stress associated with collecting samples, I...
Euthanizing Our Beloved Pets: The Last Battle
I have helped more clients than I can count make the difficult decision to euthanize a beloved pet. Even when I know euthanasia is in...
Canine Vaccinations Part Four
Today we are going to tackle vaccinating for three respiratory pathogens as a group – canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), parainfluenza virus (Pi), and Bordetella...
What You Need to Know About Pet Vaccines, Part 3
Next up in our canine vaccination series – leptospirosis (lepto for short). This vaccine falls under the “situational” category, meaning that some dogs should receive...
Brand New Registry to Match Pets with Cancer to Clinical Trials
A diagnosis of cancer in a beloved pet is undeniably terrifying, but it is important to remember that many cancers are treatable, if not curable....
Are Treadmills for Dogs A Substitute for Outdoor Exercise?
My professional experience with canine treadmills is strictly limited to their role in physical rehabilitation. In that setting they can certainly be beneficial, but when...
6 Things You Need to Know About the State of Our Pet’s Health
The pros and cons of corporate veterinary medicine are up for debate, but few other organizations have the ability to amass huge amounts of data...
Rattlesnake Vaccine For Dogs: Does it Work and Do I Need It?
The next topic in our canine vaccination series might seem like an odd choice, particularly if you and your dogs don’t live in rattlesnake country,...