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See You at the Fair: Part 2

At the local county fair, in the barns in the middle of the fairgrounds, is a large white tent called the Birthing Center. Under this tent are a handful of pregnant dairy cows, a few ewes, and sometimes a sow. The purpose of this tent is to educate the general public about the birth of farm animals.... READ MORE

Aug 31, 2012 / (2) comments

The Veterinary Advice Phone Call

Since the advent of the telephone and the wider availability of veterinary services, both clients and veterinarians have been frustrated with informational calls about specific instances of medical concern. Owner frustration is generated from not knowing why their description of the circumstances... READ MORE

Aug 30, 2012 / (2) comments

The Social Fallout of Meal Time

For today’s Daily Vet, we’re revisiting Dr. Ken Tudor’s column from April on the topic of social eating habits. What is your take: Do you reward your pet with food and give extra treats to show your love?     READ MORE

Aug 29, 2012 / (3) comments

Top Five Holistic Pet Health Strategies

In observance of National Holistic Pet Day (8/30/12), are you planning on taking a more holistic approach to your pet's health? You may already be doing so, but there are some basic and important holistic wellness strategies that can improve your pet’s quality of life. Taking a holistic approach... READ MORE

Aug 28, 2012 / (10) comments

Outdoor Cats and Their Impact on the Environment

We talked previously about the kitty cam study conducted by Kerrie Anne Loyd of the University of Georgia. More specifically, we talked about the fact that your cat may not be as safe as you would like to believe when it is outdoors. In recent weeks, this same study has been re-earthed, producing... READ MORE

Aug 27, 2012 / (9) comments

See You at the Fair: Part 1

As summer begins to wind down, the 4-H fair season here in Maryland is at its peak. County fair after county fair, the 4-H’ers around here are moving and shaking things up. Blow-drying their steers, fluffing their chickens, training their hogs; these kids are busy. And so are we vets. The month... READ MORE

Aug 24, 2012 / (4) comments

The Pending Pet Nutrition Disaster

Due to popular feeding trends, veterinarians will soon be experiencing greater numbers of cases involving nutritional deficiencies. In their efforts to avoid certain ingredients deemed harmful or philosophically unacceptable, more and more pet owners are choosing homemade cooked or raw diets over commercial... READ MORE

Aug 23, 2012 / (29) comments

Most Fat Cats Stay Happy Fat Cats

For today’s Daily Vet, we’re revisiting Dr. Ken Tudor’s column from March on the topic of 'fat but happy' cats. Does your cat need to lose weight? Before you put your cat on a diet, read what Dr. Tudor has to say.   Feeding the overweight cat is both the easiest and the most... READ MORE

Aug 22, 2012 / (2) comments

Top Cat Health Questions Asked During a Veterinary Consultation

To commemorate National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (August 22, 2012) I implore our feline loving readers to schedule a wellness consultation with your veterinarian. According to the 2011 Bayer Healthcare Care Usage Study, an alarming trend is emerging that has significant consequences on cat health.... READ MORE

Aug 21, 2012 / (6) comments

Cat Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a necessity for keeping your cat healthy, particularly as a kitten. But which vaccines and when should they be given?   READ MORE

Aug 20, 2012 / (8) comments

 

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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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