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Happy Feet, Part 1

With a popular saying that goes, “90 percent of equine lameness is in the foot,” it’s no wonder large animal veterinarians frequently deal with foot problems in their patients. Although this particular quote refers to horses, cattle, sheep, and goats have their share of foot issues... READ MORE

Mar 15, 2013 / (3) comments

Calculating Your Pet's Ideal Weight

Although Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is becoming a standard veterinary tool for judging the physical status of pets, many pet owners and veterinarians are more comfortable with weight as a measure of health. Owners of animals on weight loss programs tend to be more compliant if they have a target weight... READ MORE

Mar 14, 2013 / (1) comments

My Kingdom for a Curative Crystal Ball

There are many times in a given week I wish I owned a crystal ball. I really believe it would not only make my life easier, it would allow me to work more efficiently, save owners money, and create higher job satisfaction. Despite infinite utility in all aspects of my life, I promise I would only use... READ MORE

Mar 13, 2013 / (2) comments

Diagnosing and Treating Canine Dry Eye in a Third World Country

For this week’s Daily Vet column, I’ve decided to write about my experience as a visiting foreign doctor in a Third World country. This trip to Thailand was a nice combination of work and relaxation, which I prefer to call "workation." The work was centered around establishing... READ MORE

Mar 12, 2013 / (4) comments

Is Your Cat Safe from These Common Poisons?

During the month of March we celebrate Poison Prevention Awareness Month. There is even a specific week (March 17-23) designated as National Animal Poison Prevention Week. Obviously, pet poisoning is an important topic and one that deserves some discussion.   READ MORE

Mar 11, 2013 / (2) comments

Like Zebras for Horses

There’s a saying vet students hear repetitively when learning the art of creating a list of differential diagnoses for a patient: "When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras." This quote is meant to remind students that usually the most common diseases are the culprit of clinical... READ MORE

Mar 08, 2013 / (3) comments

When is an Infection Not an Infection?

We veterinarians are a simple lot. Rather than take the time to fully explain complicated medical conditions we resort to simplistic explanations. These are often misleading or confusing for owners. Two great examples are recurrent ear "infections" in dogs and recurrent bladder "infections"... READ MORE

Mar 07, 2013 / (5) comments

Cancer Diversity in Cats and Dogs

Each month we select one dog and one cat to be our "Oncology Pet of the Month." We write a small summary of their case and provide information on their diagnosis and outcome. Their stories are displayed in both of our exam rooms: one for the cat and one for the dog. We also publish the... READ MORE

Mar 06, 2013 / (2) comments

Can Your Pet Get SARS?

I’m fascinated with public health, especially the correlations between infectious organisms that can potentially affect both people and pets. Therefore, I’ve been following a compelling news stream about human fatalities associated with a SARS-like virus.   READ MORE

Mar 05, 2013 / (2) comments

Is Your Indoor Cat Safe from Parasites?

It’s a dilemma I see often in my veterinary practice — indoor cats that have parasites. Many cat owners believe that keeping their cats indoors protects them from parasite infestations and/or infections. Unfortunately, that’s not always true.   READ MORE

Mar 04, 2013 / (2) 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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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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