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How Proper Planning, Veterinary Exams, and Fecal Testing Facilitate Successful Canine Adoption

Upon hearing a family or individual discuss a plan to give the gift of canine life as a holiday present, I experience an unusual psychic shift: I am transported out of my body into a dreamscape reminiscent of a scene from Inception; I get stuck running in place while trying to get to a veterinary school... READ MORE

Jan 10, 2012 / (2) comments

Dr. Mahaney’s Musings on Bugsy Wonderdog’s Textual Mutterings in Educating Humans

Few dogs can express their intellectual capacity in a manner that will produce a piece of written work. Bugsy, a Goldendoodle who served as a constant companion to his family and as the brand mascot for Lucky Dog Cuisine (LDC), was one of those special dogs.   READ MORE

Jan 03, 2012 / (7) comments

Make 2012 Your Pet’s Best Ever, With Three Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions

What 2012 New Year’s resolutions are you making for yourself? This year, I’m pledging to spend more unscheduled play time with my dog, Cardiff, in commemoration of two healthy years since his last episode of Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (see I Am So Thankful for the Health of My Dog).   READ MORE

Dec 27, 2011 / (2) comments

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

 

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Patrick Mahaney, VMD is an integrative veterinarian who combines western and eastern perspectives...
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What do you use to prevent ticks from feeding on your pet?

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Other
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