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Wishbones, Candles, and Schedule Changes Pose Thanksgiving Pet Dangers

There are many things to be thankful for this holiday season, with our health and that of our pets topping the list. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (Christmas is too commercial and I'm a practicing agnostic), as I get together with family, run a 10K “turkey trot” to raise money for MS... READ MORE

Nov 22, 2011 / (8) comments

Make Thanksgiving Pleasant for Your Cat

Thanksgiving, for most of us, is a day for family and friends; a pleasant day with lots of great food and often a houseful of guests. However, for your cat, Thanksgiving can be a living nightmare.   READ MORE

Nov 21, 2011 / (0) comments

Being the Best Advocate for Your Pet!

A few weeks ago, I had to deal with an irate pet owner who thought I had mistreated his dog for mouse and rat poisoning. To make a long story short, this pet owner ignored my recommendations and chose to go to a different emergency veterinarian — only to spend hundreds of dollars (at least $500-700)... READ MORE

Nov 16, 2011 / (3) comments

Canine and Feline Diabetes: Are Caretakers and Pet Foods at Fault?

Diabetes is a life altering disease for cats, dogs, and the people who take on the daily insulin administering and financial backing roles.   READ MORE

Nov 15, 2011 / (19) comments

Diabetes and Your Cat

Can cats get diabetes? Unfortunately, yes, they can. But I think many cases of feline diabetes can be avoided by feeding your cat right and making sure your cat stays lean. Obese and overweight cats are far more likely to become diabetic.   READ MORE

Nov 14, 2011 / (3) comments

Cat Abscesses: The Low Down

Cats typically have a hate-hate relationship with any strange cat in their presence, yard, or environment. Because of this, when new cats meet, there’s often cat hissing (or screaming), fur-flying, spitting, tail-fluffing and brawling. While these fights may only last a few seconds to minutes,... READ MORE

Nov 09, 2011 / (2) comments

Veterans Day Permits Recognition of Hero Animals From All Walks of Life

Veterans Day traditionally provides an opportunity to show respect to the men and women who dedicate themselves to serving our shared country. The New Oxford American Dictionary defines a veteran as "a person who has had long experience in a particular field." I feel the definition of veteran... READ MORE

Nov 08, 2011 / (8) comments

Veterans and Animals

This coming Friday, November 11, we officially celebrate Veteran’s Day. Hopefully, you are all already aware that Veteran’s Day is the day when we, both as a country and as individuals, recognize and thank the men and women who have served in the military for their duty, sacrifice and service... READ MORE

Nov 07, 2011 / (4) comments

Can I Make My Dog or Cat a Vegetarian?

About 15 years ago, I treated a 15-month-old cat for congestive heart failure secondary to a severe, rare type of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). This cat had a 6/6 heart murmur (We grade heart murmurs on a scale of 1-6, with 6 being the worst!), and it was all due to its diet. Turns... READ MORE

Nov 02, 2011 / (7) comments

Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Clinical Signs, A Hopeful Perspective from Veterinary Oncologists, and Quality of Life

Cancer. The Big C. The Crab. Regardless of the referential term, the suspected or confirmed diagnosis is life altering for pets and their human owners. The daily routines we share with our pets take on new meaning as the question, "How much time do we have left?" continuously lingers. Speculation... READ MORE

Nov 01, 2011 / (25) comments

 

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