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Feeding the Large and Giant Breed Puppy

Veterinarians and pet owners have long been concerned about the various joint disorders that are so common in the giant breeds like Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Bernese Mountain dogs, Saint Bernards and the Newfies. The larger breeds like Rotties, Labs, Goldens, and German Sheperds are also over-represented... READ MORE

May 09, 2013 / (3) comments

The Role of Animal Research in Treating Cancer

Medical research capitalizes on the similarities and differences among species to learn the causes of various cancers, what causes tumors to metastasize, and what kinds of interventions can be helpful in stopping disease progression.   READ MORE

May 08, 2013 / (2) comments

Top Five Holistic Pet Cancer Prevention Tips

Cancer is a disease that we veterinarians are diagnosing more frequently in pets. READ MORE

May 07, 2013 / (7) comments

Five Common Mistakes Made by Cat Owners

As cat owners, we all want to keep our four-legged friends healthy and happy. And, of course, we want to do everything we can to make sure that happens. Still, the average cat owner often overlooks some important aspects of their pet’s health care. Here are five of the most common mistakes I see... READ MORE

May 06, 2013 / (1) comments

Shearing Day on the Farm

Once a year, usually in early Spring, the alpacas around here seem a bit … naked. That’s because once a year, the alpacas around here take part in a major event: Shearing Day.   READ MORE

May 03, 2013 / (2) comments

The Unnecessary Anger of the Pet Food Discussion

As our country becomes more polarized and heated on political issues, the same appears to be occurring over the nutrition of pets. Unseemly, vitriolic responses to blogs on this site attest to the personal convictions pet owners feel about their food offerings to their pets.   READ MORE

May 02, 2013 / (16) comments

When to Draw the Line in Cancer Treatment

In veterinary oncology it can be hard to know "when to say when." I struggle the most with this concept when I have patient whose tumor grows and/or spreads despite multiple different treatment options I provide for them, yet they still feel well. If cancer progression occurs, and pets become... READ MORE

May 01, 2013 / (1) comments

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

 

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PETMD POLL

What do you use to prevent ticks from feeding on your pet?

Spot-on meds
60% (114 votes)
Oral meds
14% (27 votes)
Tick collars
8% (15 votes)
Other
6% (12 votes)
N/A (I do not use tick preventives)
12% (23 votes)
Total votes: 191

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