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A Horse of a Different Color

Today I’d like to delve a wee bit into one of the more animal science-y topics I encounter in my line of work: the color of horses. So many of the horses I see are plain chestnut (a reddish brown), or bay, which is a horse with a brown body and a black mane and tail. These are extremely common... READ MORE

Mar 29, 2013 / (2) comments

The Case for Wet Pet Food

Since its invention in the 1960s, the economical and convenience advantages of dry, kibbled food has made it the most popular method for feeding pets. Due to AAFCO standards, both dry and wet pet foods meet necessary nutritional requirements. So why feed wet if dry is apparently just as good? Actually... READ MORE

Mar 28, 2013 / (35) comments

The Art of Speaking Plainly About Cancer

I’ve just returned from a meeting with my financial advisor and the experience started me thinking. As he patiently explained the difference between stocks and bonds, high and low-risk investments, and why my current brokerage account is losing money despite the upturn of the stock market, my... READ MORE

Mar 27, 2013 / (1) comments

Reducing Pet Overpopulation and Stopping the Dog Meat Trade in Thailand

This is the third of a three part series of Daily Vet articles I’ve written about my recent trip to the Far East. In case you missed them, here are my first two articles: Diagnosing and Treating Canine Dry Eye in a Third World Country Far East Veterinary Travels: Observing Canine Life... READ MORE

Mar 26, 2013 / (4) comments

Easter Hazards for Your Cat

Easter and the traditions surrounding it pose several dangers for your cat. Knowing that these dangers exist will give you the opportunity to avoid them and keep your pet healthy through the holiday and beyond.   READ MORE

Mar 25, 2013 / (1) comments

Happy Feet, Part 2

Last week we talked about horse feet and shoeing. This week, let’s look at what basic hoof care entails for cattle and small ruminants such as sheep and goats. Like horses, other four-legged livestock have hooves made of continually growing keratin. However, have you ever heard of a blacksmith... READ MORE

Mar 22, 2013 / (1) comments

The Case of the Boom Box Bird

Very early in my veterinary career I spent a year as a veterinary officer for the United States Department of Agriculture. My assignment was monitoring the air and seaports of San Francisco and Oakland California. My primary responsibility was to prevent animal diseases from entering the U.S. through... READ MORE

Mar 21, 2013 / (1) comments

What Happens When Pets' Cancer is Not Treated?

“And what happens if we don’t do anything?” This is a natural question to ask when presented with an abundance of treatment options for a pet that has been recently diagnosed with cancer. In order to make the most informed decision about what is the correct choice for their companion,... READ MORE

Mar 20, 2013 / (1) comments

Far East Veterinary Travels: Observing Canine Life in Hong Kong and Touring the SPCA

This is the second (of three) Daily Vet articles I’m writing during my recent tour of the Far East. In case you missed it, check out my first article: Diagnosing and Treating Canine Dry Eye in a Third World Country I recently had the opportunity travel to Hong Kong to compare some of the city’s... READ MORE

Mar 19, 2013 / (6) comments

Are Cats Evil, Mean, or Vindictive by Nature?

If you read this column regularly, you probably already know the answer to that question is no. Cats are definitely not evil, mean, or vindictive by nature. And yet this seems to be a recurring theme. It’s something I hear in my veterinary practice all the time.   READ MORE

Mar 18, 2013 / (3) comments

 

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