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A Debilitated Cat Overcomes the Odds with the Help of Acupuncture

As veterinarians, we take an oath to help promote the best health and wellness in animal that suffer from a variety of medical conditions. Thousands of companion animals are evaluated and treated on a yearly basis, so notable examples of cats or dogs overcoming adversity and recovering from seemingly... READ MORE

Apr 16, 2013 / (2) comments

Prevent Springtime Pests for Your Cat

Springtime has finally arrived for most of us in the U.S. Unfortunately, spring also brings those nasty little pests we know as fleas and ticks. Though both fleas and ticks can survive the winter under the right circumstances, there is no doubt that the increased temperatures of spring causes an increase... READ MORE

Apr 15, 2013 / (1) comments

First Aid Planning for Large Animals

Last week we discussed tips to help prepare for emergencies on a farm, such as natural disasters. This week, let’s talk about how to prepare for animal emergencies. READ MORE

Apr 12, 2013 / (1) comments

The FBI, the Doctor, the Drug Lord, and His Parrot

Dr. Tudor continues his look back at his years spent safeguarding the United States borders from potential animal pathogens in this third part of his mini-series on the more memorable moments of his job as a United States Department of Agriculture veterinary officer.   READ MORE

Apr 11, 2013 / (2) comments

The 'Uncommon' Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

During chemo appointments, I always catch up with owners to find out how things have been going since the last time I saw their pet. Since more than 75 percent of our patients won’t have anything happen to them after a treatment, I’m usually just checking in to confirm all is going well. For... READ MORE

Apr 10, 2013 / (3) comments

ROAR: Empowering Communities and Helping Animals Overcome Remarkable Odds

I recently attended AAHA Phoenix 2013, the American Animal Hospital Association’s yearly conference, and sat on the Veterinarian and Pet Bloggers: Veterans of the Social Media "War Zone" panel on behalf of BlogPaws, a worldwide pet media organization of which I am a board member. Among... READ MORE

Apr 09, 2013 / (4) comments

The Itchy Cat

There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your pet scratching, knowing he’s uncomfortable, and feeling unable to do anything to help. So, let’s talk about some of the things that you and your veterinarian can do to help.   READ MORE

Apr 08, 2013 / (2) comments

Emergency Preparedness for Animals on the Farm

As spring rolls around with threats of severe storms, lightning, tornadoes, and flood potential, now is a good time to talk about emergency preparedness. Whether the season rolls in like a lion or out like one, there are some basic things that can be done to help prepare in case disaster strikes.... READ MORE

Apr 05, 2013 / (2) comments

The Heifer that Swam into San Francisco Bay

As I described in my post The Case of the Boom Box Bird, my duties as a USDA port veterinarian required that I monitor the movement of livestock in and out of the U.S. One of my most memorable experiences was overseeing the exportation of dairy cows to Saudi Arabia.   READ MORE

Apr 04, 2013 / (2) comments

How a Cancer Doctor Measures Success

How do we measure personal achievement as we age? As children and young adults, our accomplishments are quantitated via our educational system and a continuous barrage of exams and assessments. Parents and teachers encourage us to succeed and assist us when we fall behind.  But when we “grow... READ MORE

Apr 03, 2013 / (1) 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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