View mypetMD Content

Subscribe to petMD Blogs

Never miss a single post!

Fully Vetted
The Daily Vet
Nutrition Nuggets
Purely Puppy
Healthy Assurance
Home » Blogs
The Daily Vet is a blog featuring veterinarians from all walks of life. Every week they will tackle entertaining, interesting, and sometimes difficult topics in the world of animal medicine – all in the hopes that their unique insights and personal experiences will help you to understand your pets.
JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC
Vet:


Here's to the Irish

It’s no secret that I’m Irish. I mean, legitimately Irish — just look at the last name. So on Saint Patrick’s Day, I make sure I wear something green (other than my ubiquitous coveralls that are green anyway), and wish all of my clients a Happy Saint Patty’s Day. Then I... READ MORE

Mar 16, 2012 / (3) comments

Why Most Fat Cats Stay Happy, Fat Cats

Feeding the overweight cat is, at the same time, both the easiest and the most complex task. With few exceptions — like the Maine Coon at the large end and the emaciated looking Siamese at the small end — the ideal target weight for most cats is approximately ten pounds.   READ MORE

Mar 15, 2012 / (26) comments

Celebrate Poison Prevention with Easy Tips

Next week, March 18-24, is the 50th anniversary of Poison Prevention Week, marking five decades of safer homes and saved lives for both two-legged and four-legged domestic mammals alike!   READ MORE

Mar 14, 2012 / (1) comments

Are You Poisoning Your Companion Animal by Feeding 'Feed-Grade' Foods?

In commemoration of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, please consider that you may be involuntarily providing a daily dose of toxins in your pet’s "nutritionally complete and balanced" dry or canned food. With this knowledge, will you continue to feed your pet foods and treats made... READ MORE

Mar 13, 2012 / (41) comments

Cats, Toxoplasmosis, and You

In recent months, reports have been circulated that seem to indicate that toxoplasmosis can cause things such as brain tumors, schizophrenia and other brain-related illnesses. Further, these reports would seem to indicate that your pet cat could be a threat to you in terms of passing this disease to... READ MORE

Mar 12, 2012 / (4) comments

A Walk on the Wild Side

Sometimes being a large animal veterinarian means getting involved in species that are above and beyond your average Hereford 4H steer or Suffolk lamb. I believe my experiences are akin to the small animal practitioner whose clinic is sometimes subject to people bringing in snakes, rats, turtles, and... READ MORE

Mar 09, 2012 / (4) comments

How Much Food Should an Overweight Dog Get?

You would think the answer to such a question would be easy. For years, Weight Watchers has been telling people how much to eat. But the answer for overweight dogs is not nearly as easy. All of the methods used to determine how much food should be fed to a dieting dog have drawbacks. I hope this post... READ MORE

Mar 08, 2012 / (4) comments

Letting Your Dog or Cat Die at Home

For the past two weeks, we’ve talked about signs that require a mandatory emergency veterinary visit. The reason why I’m harping on this is because I’ve seen or heard about a lot of pet pain and suffering as of late. This week, we’re going to discuss whether or not it’s... READ MORE

Mar 07, 2012 / (28) comments

Importance of Periodontal Health in Maintaining Your Pet’s Healthy Heart

February was National Heart Disease Awareness Month. Though it has passed, it’s good for dog and cat caretakers to promote the best health for their pets' hearts throughout the year by making a concerted daily effort to improve overall health. This includes focusing on healthy weight management... READ MORE

Mar 06, 2012 / (4) comments

Cats and Vacations

If you have cats, you’ve likely wondered what to do with them when you’re away from home on a vacation or business trip.   READ MORE

Mar 05, 2012 / (3) comments


MEET THE VETS

Lorie Huston, DVM is a small animal veterinarian with over 20 years experience...
READ MORE

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

Ken Tudor, DVM has a veterinary practice focused exclusively on pet weight loss and management...
READ MORE

Anna O'Brien, DVM is a large animal veterinarian working just outside of Washington, D.C. in Maryland...
READ MORE

Dr. Joanne Intile, DVM, DACVIM is a Cornell trained veterinary oncologist practicing in Maryland…
READ MORE

  • Lifetime Credits:
  • Today's Credits:
Hurry Before All Seats are Taken!
Enroll
Be an A++ Pet Parent! Take fun & free courses to earn badges & certifications. Choose a course»
Subscribe to The Daily Vet

Most Read Daily Vet Articles

Five Common Litter Box Mistakes
If you want to keep your cat using the litter box regularly, caring for your cat’s...
READ MORE
Lyme Disease: The Tragic Effects on Our Pets ...
Having been in veterinary practice on both the East and West coasts, Dr. Patrick...
READ MORE
Paraphimosis: Pet Emergency or Owner ...
Dr. Patrick Mahaney recently got a picture text from worried a client that made him...
READ MORE
Preventable Illnesses on the Rise for Cats
Veterinarians have a wide variety of technology that can detect many diseases early,...
READ MORE

Most Commented Articles

Vaccination Opt Out Letters
It has become more common for owners to request that veterinarians write letters...
READ MORE
Top Five Dog Bite Prevention Tips
For National Dog Bite Prevention Week, Dr. Mahaney shares his top 5 methods for avoiding...
READ MORE
Balanced Homemade Meals – I Sound Like a ...
This week Dr. Ken Tudor reports on the results of a recent study on homemade pet...
READ MORE
Paraphimosis: Pet Emergency or Owner ...
Dr. Patrick Mahaney recently got a picture text from worried a client that made him...
READ MORE

PETMD POLL

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

Spot-on meds
60% (132 votes)
Oral meds
15% (32 votes)
Tick collars
7% (16 votes)
Other
6% (13 votes)
N/A (I do not use tick preventives)
12% (27 votes)
Total votes: 220
PETMD'S PHOTO GALLERIES

Subscribe to petMD Blogs

Never miss a single post!

Fully Vetted
The Daily Vet
Nutrition Nuggets
 Purely Puppy
Healthy Assurance


MORE FROM PETMD.COM