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Identification Options for Cats

Have you ever considered what would happen to your cat if he were to become lost? How would he find his way home to you? After all, accidents can happen and even strictly indoor cats can sneak out accidentally.   READ MORE

Apr 16, 2012 / (5) comments

Welcome to My Office

I’d like to take some time to take you all on a tour of my office. Being a large animal ambulatory vet, I’m on the road about 98 percent of the time.   READ MORE

Apr 13, 2012 / (3) comments

The Green Bean Diet

There is a lot of buzz online, in the dog world, and even in the veterinary profession about the effectiveness of the "green bean diet." The logic of the diet actually has some sound science behind it. Unfortunately, when used with regular dog food it may result in nutritional inadequacies.   READ MORE

Apr 12, 2012 / (7) comments

The Lack of Professionalism in Veterinary Medicine

This June marks my 15-year reunion with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine class of '97. Amazing how fast time flies by.   READ MORE

Apr 11, 2012 / (86) comments

How Traditional Eastern Veterinary Medicine Can Be Used in Pet First Aid

As they pertain to human and veterinary medical care, emergencies are times of significant distress for all involved parties. Having worked for many years in practices that offer critical care, I am well versed in the situational hardships experienced both by the pet owner and their injured or ill canine... READ MORE

Apr 10, 2012 / (2) comments

First Aid for Cats

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. As such, I think it is a good time to talk about first aid for cats.   READ MORE

Apr 09, 2012 / (1) comments

Cria Care

Naturally, one of the best things about my job is dealing with the newborn offspring of my four-legged patients. Although I don’t spend all day playing with the foals and calves and lambs, as some people think I do, I do make sure that when there is a newborn on the farm, I at least get to scratch... READ MORE

Apr 06, 2012 / (4) comments

A Meal is Not Just a Meal

For Americans, meals are as much a social function as a time to replenish the body's energy. Breakfast with a service organization, coffee and snacks with a friend, a business lunch, a colleague recognition dinner and a post soccer burger in the car are more significant for their social interactions... READ MORE

Apr 05, 2012 / (17) comments

Why Veterinarians Hate Easter: How Lilies Kill Cats

As I was sitting in church two weeks ago, I cringed as the pastor talked about ordering Easter lilies in time for the upcoming holiday. In fact, I took a picture of the church bulletin to show my clients just how common these church flower orders are!   READ MORE

Apr 04, 2012 / (2) comments

The Chicken, the Egg, and the Rabbit: Which Comes First on My Food Energy List?

As Easter approaches, our thoughts turn to baby chicks, egg hunts, and chocolate rabbits, all of which create happy thoughts for people and potential health hazardous for our pets.   READ MORE

Apr 03, 2012 / (4) comments

 

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PETMD POLL

What do you use to prevent ticks from feeding on your pet?

Spot-on meds
60% (114 votes)
Oral meds
14% (27 votes)
Tick collars
8% (15 votes)
Other
6% (12 votes)
N/A (I do not use tick preventives)
12% (23 votes)
Total votes: 191

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