Why I Like Good Poop (A Veterinarian’s Perspective) Today my colleague and friend, Dr. Wellington, corresponded about her senior cat having a “really good poop”. I LIKE A GOOD POOP! As a veterinarian, I’ve learned that some of the...
More infoHAPPY THANKSGIVING! Let’s avoid a trip to the veterinary ER!! First let’s talk about food: fatty foods are difficult for animals to digest as are poultry bones. As anyone who has owned a dog that suffered from pancreatitis knows, fatty foods...
More infoCheck out our latest podcast on Speaking of Pets podcast featuring Dr. Susan Wynn, Scientific Affairs Director of Instinct Raw Diets. There is much more to feeding a raw diet than you think! As Dr. Wynn explains, it needs to be nutritionally...
More infoVACCINE HESITANCY FOR PETS—DO YOU HAVE IT? Confidence in adult and child vaccines has declined during the COVID pandemic and sadly, this has trickled into the same feeling of questioning vaccines in pets. The fact that pet owners even think about...
More infoAllergies are increasing! Any of us suffering from allergies have found the severity and number of people affected with allergies seems to have increased. This is true for our pets as well! Why? Dr. Rosanna Marsella, in a recent JAVMA paper...
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A Dog’s Torn Knee Ligament—Injury or Disease? Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries are common in large breed dogs, particularly Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundlands, and Rottweilers. Factors such as diet, obesity, activity level, and genetics...
More infoCLEANING DOG’S AND CAT’S EARS! Let’s face it…when your veterinarian prescribes an ear cleaner, you know it isn’t going to be easy! Pets really dislike liquids put into their ears-do we blame them?! Here’s a few tips/suggestions regarding pets’...
More infoSome ear medications can cause deafness! It is well known amongst veterinary dermatologists that ear medications containing gentamicin can cause deafness in some dogs and cats. The mechanism for this is not understood. Deafness, usually...
More infoTaking the dog on the boat this holiday? Here’s what to consider: Some important suggestions from Dr. Erin Ray, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, for a safe boating experience with your pet! Signs of overheating: increased...
More infoPicking the best joint supplements for pets Consumerlab.com (CL) is an independent product evaluating service which people can subscribe to for a nominal yearly fee (and I do!). They evaluate supplements, vitamins, etc. and not only provide...
More infoFun (?) Facts about fleas! Fleas on our pets are NEVER fun but here are some facts (some fun, some not) about fleas that you may not be aware of:
More infoI need to give my cat a pill-what flavors should I use? An interesting study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine by Dr. Amy Nichelason found that cats favor certain flavors over others. Flavoring medications for...
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