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Prepare Yourself for the Evolving Challenge of Dog Ownership

Bringing a canine companion into your life is an adventure in caregiving that will likely last for many years. Whether you are currently dog-less, or keep multiple pets, daily compromises to your current lifestyle must be made for a new pooch to positively transition into your home.   READ MORE

Dec 20, 2011 / (2) comments

Dr. Patrick’s Top Five Canine Holiday Gifts

Despite the sheer glee dog owners achieve by giving holiday gifts, most canines will be similarly enthusiastic about nearly any offering, regardless of holiday or occasion. Dog caretakers might as well provide presents aimed at enhancing canine health or safety instead of that massive red and white,... READ MORE

Dec 13, 2011 / (9) comments

I Saw Fido Eating Toxic Plants, Underneath the Mistletoe Last Night

Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving are fading memories (but for those awesome pet photos you posted on Facebook), society is thrust into the cluster of holiday festivities that close out the calendar year.   READ MORE

Dec 06, 2011 / (6) comments

Dispelling the Mixed Breed Health Myth in Observance of National Mutt Day

In commemoration of National Mutt Day, I am exploring the notion that mixed breed dogs have health advantages over pure breeds.   READ MORE

Nov 29, 2011 / (3) comments

Wishbones, Candles, and Schedule Changes Pose Thanksgiving Pet Dangers

There are many things to be thankful for this holiday season, with our health and that of our pets topping the list. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday (Christmas is too commercial and I'm a practicing agnostic), as I get together with family, run a 10K “turkey trot” to raise money for MS... READ MORE

Nov 22, 2011 / (8) comments

Canine and Feline Diabetes: Are Caretakers and Pet Foods at Fault?

Diabetes is a life altering disease for cats, dogs, and the people who take on the daily insulin administering and financial backing roles.   READ MORE

Nov 15, 2011 / (19) comments

Veterans Day Permits Recognition of Hero Animals From All Walks of Life

Veterans Day traditionally provides an opportunity to show respect to the men and women who dedicate themselves to serving our shared country. The New Oxford American Dictionary defines a veteran as "a person who has had long experience in a particular field." I feel the definition of veteran... READ MORE

Nov 08, 2011 / (8) comments

Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Clinical Signs, A Hopeful Perspective from Veterinary Oncologists, and Quality of Life

Cancer. The Big C. The Crab. Regardless of the referential term, the suspected or confirmed diagnosis is life altering for pets and their human owners. The daily routines we share with our pets take on new meaning as the question, "How much time do we have left?" continuously lingers. Speculation... READ MORE

Nov 01, 2011 / (25) comments

Dr. Patrick’s Top Holistic Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween candy, festive decorations and creepy costumes all sound fun for people, but they create stressful situations and harbor potential dangers for your pets.   READ MORE

Oct 25, 2011 / (21) comments

Why Pets Pee: Recognizing a Problem and Promoting a Healthy Urinary Tract

"Why pets pee" sounds like the amusing title of an educational children’s book, yet pet owners are often faced with the uncomfortable reality of Fido or Fluffy’s urinary mannerisms.   READ MORE

Oct 18, 2011 / (4) comments


MEET THE VETS

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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