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Spaying Pregnant Dogs in Third World Countries

Having grown up with parents who instilled a strong sense of do-gooding in me, I’ve always felt compelled to help better the lives of both pets and people through my veterinary practice. I’ve primarily worked within the safe, controlled, and clean environment of hospital facilities (and my... READ MORE

Jul 31, 2012 / (14) comments

Caring for a Pregnant Cat

Before we start talking about how to care for a pregnant cat, let me say first that I am not encouraging you to breed your cat unless you are a responsible breeder with a wide base of knowledge about your chosen breed.   READ MORE

Jul 30, 2012 / (1) comments

Horses - The Real Olympic Athletes

I must say that I’m more than a little bit excited for the 2012 Summer Olympics to get underway. The global competition, the pageantry of the opening ceremonies, the almost overwhelming choice of sports to view (trampoline is considered an Olympic sport?), and of course, the REAL athletes of the... READ MORE

Jul 27, 2012 / (5) comments

Roxy's Incredible Story

I am going to break form today and not talk about nutrition and weight loss, but instead share a story of an incredible dog: Roxy, and her incredible will to live.   READ MORE

Jul 26, 2012 / (11) comments

Signing Off…

Well, the day has come … I’m sadly signing off; this will be my last blog with petMD’s The Daily Vet. I’ve enjoyed the ride and all the comments, followers, and support, but working three jobs at once is leaving me little time for the things and ones that I love.   READ MORE

Jul 25, 2012 / (6) comments

How the Dog Days of Summer Put Your Pet's Health at Risk

The dog days of summer (or every day in regions that are balmy year-round) present numerous hazards and stressors associated with warm weather and summertime festivities for our pets.   READ MORE

Jul 24, 2012 / (2) comments

Be Prepared to Care for Your Cat in a Natural Disaster

Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, flash floods. These are just a few of the natural disasters that can alter your life and that of your pet. You may not be able to prevent any of these disasters from occurring, but you can be prepared to deal with them if they do occur. You need to have a plan for caring... READ MORE

Jul 23, 2012 / (1) comments

Meet the Schmallenberg Virus

It’s no secret that I love a good infectious entity, preferably something new and ideally in a country I don’t live in. That way I can be safely fascinated and yet relatively unconcerned about my personal health and that of my patients. The Schmallenberg virus fits these qualifications perfectly.   READ MORE

Jul 20, 2012 / (3) comments

Even Pet Health Care Providers Cannot Get Portion Control Right

This is a follow-up to my last post and other posts emphasizing the importance of portion control in the present pet obesity epidemic. Veterinarians and representatives of pet food companies continue to beat-up clients about feeding, or overfeeding, their pets. Owners leave veterinary hospitals feeling... READ MORE

Jul 19, 2012 / (6) comments

How to Pet Proof Your House

Ah puppies. So cute, with their soft fur and puppy breath. However, with those pros come some cons, one of which is curiosity.   READ MORE

Jul 18, 2012 / (1) comments


MEET THE VETS

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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Ken Tudor, DVM has a veterinary practice focused exclusively on pet weight loss and management...
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Anna O'Brien, DVM is a large animal veterinarian working just outside of Washington, D.C. in Maryland...
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Dr. Joanne Intile, DVM, DACVIM is a Cornell trained veterinary oncologist practicing in Maryland…
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