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Pet-Related New Year Resolutions

It is estimated that roughly 45 percent of Americans make New Year resolutions. Of course, far fewer actually follow through on those resolutions. Here are a few pet-related New Year resolutions that I hope you are successful in keeping.   READ MORE

Dec 31, 2012 / (1) comments

Going Green with Large Animals: Part 1

As the New Year rolls around, we inevitably start to think about New Year’s resolutions. I am not immune to this habit and although I struggle with keeping said resolutions each January, I still have the best of intentions. One recurring resolution common for many people I think is to be more environmentally... READ MORE

Dec 28, 2012 / (14) comments

Weight Control Foods Do Not Make Pets Thin

Dr. Tudor is out sick this week, so we have chosen one of our favorite columns from last March, Why Weight Control Foods Will Not Make Your Pet Thin. If you have an overweight pet, please share your experiences with helping your pet to lose weight in the comments section.   READ MORE

Dec 27, 2012 / (3) comments

The Emotional Perils of Pet Cancer Treatment

I think people associate veterinary oncology with negativity because of a perceived increased proportion of patient-related deaths, but death is actually a rare event on our service. And often, when it is time to say good-bye to one of our patients, though absolutely heartbreaking, it is something owners... READ MORE

Dec 26, 2012 / (2) comments

How Christmas Reminds Me of the Most Important Gift of All: My Own Dog's Health

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and joyous "whatever" may be your preferred means of celebrating with family and friends during winter’s months. For me, this time of year has special significance as the transition from Thanksgiving into Christmas marks the anniversary of my dog Cardiff’s... READ MORE

Dec 25, 2012 / (8) comments

Pet Diseases and People

There are many diseases that affect pets that can also be dangerous for people. These diseases even have a name. They are called zoonoses. Fortunately, many of these diseases are easily preventable. Let’s talk about some of the most serious diseases in question.   READ MORE

Dec 24, 2012 / (1) comments

A Christmas Tale

For the holidays I’d like to share a special memory of my dear old childhood pony, Wimpy. As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, Wimpy, a 25-year-old gray Connemara gelding, was my first pony. I had him in high school. At this time, my family and I were living in England over a period of three... READ MORE

Dec 21, 2012 / (4) comments

Longer Lives Can Mean More Illness for Pets

This week’s issue of The Economist† features an article discussing the findings from a series of reports from the human medical journal Lancet, which describes the dramatic change in the types of diseases that now confront the world population.   READ MORE

Dec 20, 2012 / (3) comments

When Caring too Much Crosses the Line

There is a quote from a prominent veterinary oncology text taped above the computer monitor in my office stating: "True oncological emergencies are rare. Emergencies of emotion, however, are quite common." I realize this expression may not resonate well with an owner of a pet with cancer, and... READ MORE

Dec 19, 2012 / (2) comments

Dr. Mahaney's Pet Themed Book Reviews for 2012

Being a very visual person who is easily stimulated by the images I see on television and online, I read to calm my mind late at night before dozing off for some much needed rest. So, I’ve put together my top five (i.e., the only five I’ve actually fully read) pet-related books of 2012.   READ MORE

Dec 18, 2012 / (13) comments

 

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Lorie Huston, DVM is a small animal veterinarian with over 20 years experience...
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Patrick Mahaney, VMD is an integrative veterinarian who combines western and eastern perspectives...
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