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The Role Pets Play in Helping Autistic Children

We are at the tail end of April, which hosts National Autism Awareness Month, but awareness of the condition and the means by which animals can improve the quality of life of families with autistic children extends well beyond the month’s terminus.   READ MORE

Apr 30, 2013 / (2) comments

Pet Food Recalls and Safety

There are many reasons that a pet food may be recalled. Some of the most common reasons include contamination with organisms like Salmonella and excesses or deficiencies of specific nutrients. It is important to realize that recalls occur as a means of keeping our pets safe. In almost all cases, when... READ MORE

Apr 29, 2013 / (1) comments

Birthing Season, Part 2

Last week we compared some unique aspects of the equine and bovine reproductive physiology, focusing on birth. This week, let’s take a look at small ruminants such as goats and sheep, and the camelid species, llamas and alpacas.   READ MORE

Apr 26, 2013 / (2) comments

Do Geriatric Pets Need Special Food? Part 2

Today we continue to examine the other health issues targeted by the makers of senior pet food formulas.   READ MORE

Apr 25, 2013 / (3) comments

The Power in Giving Up Control

In cancer, cells undergo a series of mutations leading to immortality. Cell division occurs uncontrolled, leading to tumor growth. In its final stages, cancer spreads throughout the body, ultimately leading to death of the host. This leads me to think of cancer as the ultimate betrayal by one’s... READ MORE

Apr 24, 2013 / (2) comments

New York's Ruff Club Caters to Both Pooch and Owner

Are you the only person involved in your dog’s daily care? Alternatively, does it take a village to ensure that the feeding, watering, bathroom habits, exercise, socialization, dispensation of medication/supplements, and other needs of your canine companion are appropriately met?   READ MORE

Apr 23, 2013 / (1) comments

Is Your Cat at Risk for Heartworm Disease?

Cats are infected with heartworms in the same fashion as dogs. The bite of an infected mosquito spreads the parasite and can be responsible for infecting your cat. READ MORE

Apr 22, 2013 / (2) comments

Birthing Season, Part 1

The spring season is also the baby season in most of the domestic animal world. Evolution has hard-wired mothers of many species to give birth as the weather gets warmer and food more plentiful, and our farm animals are no exception.   READ MORE

Apr 19, 2013 / (4) comments

Do Geriatric Pets Need Special Food? Part 1

With so many brands of pet food for pet owners to choose from, commercial dog food makers pursue customers using crafted marketing strategies. By capitalizing on widespread perceptions, or misconceptions, owners have about pet nutritional needs, these companies have created a myriad of life-stage, lifestyle,... READ MORE

Apr 18, 2013 / (5) comments

Advancing Veterinary Cancer Treatment by Trial

There are three forms of clinical trials for chemotherapy drugs. The first is a Phase 1 trial, or dose-escalation study. READ MORE

Apr 17, 2013 / (1) 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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