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It's the Calorie Count, Not the Measured Amount

As many of you know, I have a special interest in pet weight management and weight loss strategies for pets. Given the epidemic of the overweight or obese state in pets, there is no shortage of patients that need these services.   READ MORE

Feb 28, 2013 / (7) comments

Finding Truth on the Web

The Internet can be a dangerous place for owners of pets with cancer. The sheer amount of virtual information available immediately at one’s fingertips is astonishing; bordering on overwhelming. As an example, a quick search of the phrase “canine cancer” in a popular search engine... READ MORE

Feb 27, 2013 / (15) comments

Cosmetic 'Doping' in the Dog Show World

After seeing Oprah Winfrey interview Lance Armstrong and cringing upon hearing Armstrong’s semi-admission of “doping” (taking banned performance enhancing substances) throughout his cycling career, I got to thinking about doping in other sports.   READ MORE

Feb 26, 2013 / (25) comments

Why Your Cat Needs to See a Doctor Now

As responsible cat owners, we all know (or should know) that regular veterinary examinations are a necessity for keeping our cats healthy. However, according to the most recent U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics information released by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 9.6% of cat... READ MORE

Feb 25, 2013 / (2) comments

The Eyes Have It – Part 2

Last week we discussed bovine and small ruminant ophthalmology. This week, let’s take a peek into the equine side of things. Unlike cattle, sheep, and goats, where the majority of eye issues are infectious, the majority of equine eye problems I see are trauma-related and result in corneal ulcerations. It... READ MORE

Feb 22, 2013 / (2) comments

Did They Really Say That?

As with all professions, veterinary clients and customers are capable of saying some outrageously hilarious things. I think veterinary staffs get an inordinate amount of these experiences owing to the large numbers of owners that have such limited understanding of basic animal biology. I am sure my... READ MORE

Feb 21, 2013 / (3) comments

The Hardest Decision

For the majority of cases I consult on I’m able to offer some sort of treatment option. Though cure rates in veterinary oncology are low, I think we are able to successfully control many cancers for extended periods of time, while maintaining very low risk for adverse side effects. It’s a... READ MORE

Feb 20, 2013 / (1) comments

Recognizing America's First Dog, Bo Obama, on Presidents' Day

In honor of Presidents’ Day, I want to pay tribute to the immensely popular first dog of the United States (FDOTUS, akin to the terms POTUS and FLOTUS), Bo Obama.   READ MORE

Feb 19, 2013 / (2) comments

7 Tips for Being a Responsible Cat Owner

February is Responsible Pet Owners Month. So I thought this would be a good time to talk about how responsible cat owners care for their cats. This is, of course, a matter of opinion. You’re free to agree or disagree with me. However, these are the things that I think make a cat owner a responsible... READ MORE

Feb 18, 2013 / (3) comments

The Eyes Have It - Part 1

I was taught at school, and later reinforced by my boss, that any eye issue should be considered an emergency, even if it sounds minor. READ MORE

Feb 15, 2013 / (1) comments

 

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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)
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