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Feeding Special Needs Pets: Cancer and a Healthy Diet for Pets

Nutrition can play a significant role in the management of dogs and cats with cancer. Pets with cancer could experience weight loss because of decreased intake of food secondary to physical obstruction (e.g., a tumor growing within the oral cavity), or because of decreased appetite secondary to side... READ MORE

Oct 31, 2012 / (5) comments

Myths and Truths in Disney's Frankenweenie Movie

Although I enjoyed Disney’s spookily themed movie Frankenweenie, watching any media production involving pets is never an escapist experience for me. My veterinary medical mind always defaults to reading into the messages being conveyed by the characters and story about the human-companion-animal... READ MORE

Oct 30, 2012 / (2) comments

Cats and Halloween

The black cat with the arched back is the stereotypical Halloween caricature. The image is every bit as much a part of Halloween as the little ghouls and goblins that ring doorbells shouting "Trick or Treat." But the truth is that Halloween actually is quite scary for some cats and there are... READ MORE

Oct 29, 2012 / (1) comments

Those Cold-Blooded Horses

A few weekends ago, I went to a Renaissance Festival. There was an abundance of turkey legs, maidens with ample bosoms, mead, and overuse of the old-timey adjective "olde."  But there was also jousting. Well, I should say, "jousting." Despite the corniness of the epic battle... READ MORE

Oct 26, 2012 / (3) comments

Roxy the Dog's Incredible Story Update

In July I shared the incredible tale of my dog, Roxy. This incredible dog continues to endure an unfair share of hardship, but after almost a year she is finally enjoying being more active and playing is a returned routine to her life.   READ MORE

Oct 25, 2012 / (4) comments

The Pains and Joys of Battling Cancer … and of Running

I am very excited to be running the Marine Corps Marathon this upcoming weekend. I completed the New York City marathon during my residency in medical oncology in 2008, and although running through all five boroughs of the greatest city in the world was an amazing experience, after enduring innumerable... READ MORE

Oct 24, 2012 / (1) comments

Hero Dog Awards 2012 Recognizes Extraordinary Canines

October is National Pet Adoption Month, so we canine and feline aficionados are actively addressing the massive overpopulation of animals currently existing in our country. The American Humane Association (AHA) reports that "millions of pets across the country face euthanasia every year because... READ MORE

Oct 23, 2012 / (4) comments

The Role of Diet in the Treatment of Heart Disease

Heart disease is, unfortunately, frequently diagnosed in both dogs and cats. Though there are many different types of heart disease, the end result of all of them is congestive heart failure, in which the heart fails to be able to pump blood effectively and efficiently, causing fluids to build up in... READ MORE

Oct 22, 2012 / (2) comments

Endurance of the 2-Legged and 4-Legged Variety

I’d like to take a moment to brag a little. In August, I completed my first Half Ironman triathlon — 70.3 glorious miles of swimming, biking, and running through the rolling hills of Gilford, New Hampshire, all for a finisher’s medal and a T-shirt. And of course the bragging rights,... READ MORE

Oct 19, 2012 / (2) comments

Feline Heart Disease and Nutrition - Part 2

As I pointed out last week, feline heart disease is more prevalent than previously thought. We continue this week on the role of nutrition in dealing with these conditions.   READ MORE

Oct 18, 2012 / (1) comments

 

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