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Spring in West Hollywood: It's the Most Hypersensitive Time of the Year

Every spring, the purple flowers blooming on West Hollywood’s plethora of Jacaranda trees make for an astounding sight. Their intense hue brightens the "May gray" and "June gloom" overcast weather that often plagues our otherwise sunny skies. Unfortunately, the Jacaranda blooming... READ MORE

May 22, 2012 / (6) comments

Physiologic Urge or Taste Preference: Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Why does my dog eat grass? I commonly get this question in my clinical practice, for which there are multiple answers. First, it is normal for a dog to eat grass. Second, dogs do so for a variety of reasons, with each possibility needing consideration when intellectually exploring the reasons one’s... READ MORE

May 15, 2012 / (20) comments

Annie Sage Cancer Update

As my own dog has a chronic and usually fatal immune system illness (Cardiff has Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, which has been in remission since early 2011), I enjoy having the opportunity to share inspiring stories of pets and their owners dealing with similar circumstances of disease management.   READ MORE

May 08, 2012 / (2) comments

Binky LaRue Overcomes Adversity and Shows Skills on Her High Tech Wheels

"Pawdicapped," disabled, mobility challenged; whatever term you apply to a person or pet lacking the normal ability to physically ambulate doesn't really matter. More important is the practice of respect applied to these special individuals and the recognition of the lessons they teach in leading... READ MORE

May 01, 2012 / (4) comments

Reduce the Potential for Zoonotic Disease Transmission

What makes a kid-friendly pet? From my standpoint as a clinical practice veterinarian, kid-friendly pets are those that won't directly traumatize a child or spread illness.   READ MORE

Apr 24, 2012 / (8) comments

How to Increase the Likelihood of a Lost Pet’s Safe Return

If you are ever separated from your pet, how will you be reunited? No, I’m not referring to the grandiose vision of you and your pet running across an open field and falling into each other’s grasp. Although this idyllic image sounds great, a more likely scenario is a trip to a veterinary... READ MORE

Apr 17, 2012 / (11) comments

How Traditional Eastern Veterinary Medicine Can Be Used in Pet First Aid

As they pertain to human and veterinary medical care, emergencies are times of significant distress for all involved parties. Having worked for many years in practices that offer critical care, I am well versed in the situational hardships experienced both by the pet owner and their injured or ill canine... READ MORE

Apr 10, 2012 / (2) comments

The Chicken, the Egg, and the Rabbit: Which Comes First on My Food Energy List?

As Easter approaches, our thoughts turn to baby chicks, egg hunts, and chocolate rabbits, all of which create happy thoughts for people and potential health hazardous for our pets.   READ MORE

Apr 03, 2012 / (4) comments

Make Spring Cleaning Pet Safe Instead of Pet Toxic

As spring is all about making a fresh start, human society feels compelled to engage in spring cleaning rituals to clear out the old and make room for the new. As we undertake this potentially Herculean task (depending on the winter harshness you and your pets endured), it's vitally important to recognize... READ MORE

Mar 27, 2012 / (4) comments

Puppy Training Tips From 5 Celebrity Pet Training Experts

Aah, the joys of puppyhood: sleepless nights, soiled carpets, chewed shoes and other seemingly endless challenges to one’s sanity. I’m eternally grateful that the powers having influence over canine trainability were gracious with my dog, Cardiff, who has evolved into well behaved adult.   READ MORE

Mar 20, 2012 / (6) comments

 

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