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How to Go Green with Your Pet, Part I

With Earth Day approaching on April 22, we should all be reminded of the impact that we — and our four-legged friends — have on this Earth. While we may think that our impact on the Earth is minimal, I'm afraid it probably isn't … especially with a few billion people and all those... READ MORE

Apr 18, 2012 / (5) comments

How to Increase the Likelihood of a Lost Pet’s Safe Return

If you are ever separated from your pet, how will you be reunited? No, I’m not referring to the grandiose vision of you and your pet running across an open field and falling into each other’s grasp. Although this idyllic image sounds great, a more likely scenario is a trip to a veterinary... READ MORE

Apr 17, 2012 / (11) comments

Identification Options for Cats

Have you ever considered what would happen to your cat if he were to become lost? How would he find his way home to you? After all, accidents can happen and even strictly indoor cats can sneak out accidentally.   READ MORE

Apr 16, 2012 / (5) comments

Welcome to My Office

I’d like to take some time to take you all on a tour of my office. Being a large animal ambulatory vet, I’m on the road about 98 percent of the time.   READ MORE

Apr 13, 2012 / (3) comments

The Green Bean Diet

There is a lot of buzz online, in the dog world, and even in the veterinary profession about the effectiveness of the "green bean diet." The logic of the diet actually has some sound science behind it. Unfortunately, when used with regular dog food it may result in nutritional inadequacies.   READ MORE

Apr 12, 2012 / (7) comments

The Lack of Professionalism in Veterinary Medicine

This June marks my 15-year reunion with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine class of '97. Amazing how fast time flies by.   READ MORE

Apr 11, 2012 / (86) comments

How Traditional Eastern Veterinary Medicine Can Be Used in Pet First Aid

As they pertain to human and veterinary medical care, emergencies are times of significant distress for all involved parties. Having worked for many years in practices that offer critical care, I am well versed in the situational hardships experienced both by the pet owner and their injured or ill canine... READ MORE

Apr 10, 2012 / (2) comments

First Aid for Cats

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. As such, I think it is a good time to talk about first aid for cats.   READ MORE

Apr 09, 2012 / (1) comments

Cria Care

Naturally, one of the best things about my job is dealing with the newborn offspring of my four-legged patients. Although I don’t spend all day playing with the foals and calves and lambs, as some people think I do, I do make sure that when there is a newborn on the farm, I at least get to scratch... READ MORE

Apr 06, 2012 / (4) comments

A Meal is Not Just a Meal

For Americans, meals are as much a social function as a time to replenish the body's energy. Breakfast with a service organization, coffee and snacks with a friend, a business lunch, a colleague recognition dinner and a post soccer burger in the car are more significant for their social interactions... READ MORE

Apr 05, 2012 / (17) 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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