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E is for Empty

I’ve lamented to you before, dear readers, about the condition of my vet truck. One of its eccentricities is a gas gauge that does not work. To gauge my fuel level, I go by odometer alone: I have two tanks and I know I can get about 200 miles from both tanks before I need to fill up. I’m... READ MORE

Jun 29, 2012 / (7) comments

Canine Diet Clubs

Much of the success of the Weight Watchers program comes from the group meeting format. Mutual support, nutrition re-education, and competition are cited as the motivators in the group dynamic. Impressed with the model, my original idea for my pet weight management program was a club setting where dog... READ MORE

Jun 28, 2012 / (2) comments

July 4th Pet Dangers: Fireworks and BBQ Dangers to Your Dog and Cat

Next week, we celebrate our 236th celebration of independence in the United States! As July 4th approaches, keep in mind that this holiday poses some potential dangers to our four-legged friends. But first, I want to give a shout-out to the veterinary toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline for some... READ MORE

Jun 27, 2012 / (1) comments

Prioritize Your Pet's Safety When 'Bombs are Bursting' in the Air

The 4th of July is an all-American tradition celebrating our country’s independence, yet our pets don’t necessarily share the same patriotic perspective. The stressful stimuli to which our companion animals are exposed can motivate the canine or feline version of Independence Day as they... READ MORE

Jun 26, 2012 / (2) comments

Cat Dangers on Independence Day

With the Fourth of July just several days away, there are a few dangers inherent in the holiday of which you need to aware. Planning for these dangers ahead of time can keep your cat safe, secure, and happy over the holiday.   READ MORE

Jun 25, 2012 / (4) comments

The Horse Slaughter Debate

Horse slaughter in the U.S. has been an extremely hot button topic over the past five or six years, and with another bill in Congress that is attempting to outlaw horse slaughter, people on both sides of the fence get very emotional. Let’s take a deeper look at this debate.   READ MORE

Jun 22, 2012 / (25) comments

Diet Fast or Diet Slow: Which Choice Is Better for Pets?

Opinions on dieting strategies are generally quite strong, with proponents on each side. Interestingly, scientific studies in humans and animals suggest that both strategies are equivalent and appropriate solutions to weight loss. However the weight regain in both strategies suggest that a long term... READ MORE

Jun 21, 2012 / (5) comments

Lyme Disease in Pets: What do You Need to Really Know?

Based on previous posts, you likely know that I’m a grammar freak. Well, here’s a news flash folks … when it comes to certain diseases or professions, I want you to pronounce them correctly too! It is not LYMES disease. It’s LYME disease.   READ MORE

Jun 20, 2012 / (4) comments

Is Bringing Your Pet to Work the Healthiest Decision?

Bringing a pet to work is certainly an idea that I love. Yet, is it really the best decision from the perspective of pet health and safety? In honor of Take Your Dog to Work Day (6/22/12), I feel compelled to explore this topic. My intention is not to play "Debbie Downer" (cue the "wha-wha-wha"... READ MORE

Jun 19, 2012 / (2) comments

Take Your Pets to Work Day?

June 22, 2012 is Take Your Dog to Work Day. To the best of my knowledge, there is no Take Your Cat to Work Day, perhaps with good reason. Most cats don’t like upheavals in their routines. They’d much prefer to stick to the same routine every day. So, most of our cats would probably be much... READ MORE

Jun 18, 2012 / (1) comments


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Patrick Mahaney, VMD is an integrative veterinarian who combines western and eastern perspectives...
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