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Will Mitt Romney's Dog Affect Your Vote?

Having worked in clinical veterinary practice for over twenty years, I have seen innumerable examples of dogs and cats reacting in a manner exemplifying their perception of the creatures with whom they interact. From a dog wagging its tail to indicate willingness to engage to a cat hissing at an offending... READ MORE

Sep 18, 2012 / (50) comments

Commemorating the 11th Anniversary of 9/11: Penn Vet Working Dog Center Holds its Grand Opening

It’s been eleven years since the tragic events of 9/11, but my recollection of many aspects of its aftermath vividly stand out in my mind. In September 2001, I was living in Washington, D.C. and working at a veterinary hospital situated three miles from the Pentagon. When the planes struck the... READ MORE

Sep 11, 2012 / (6) comments

The Evolving Challenge of Dog Ownership

For today’s Daily Vet, we’re revisiting Dr. Patrick Mahaney’s column from last December on the topic of meeting the challenges of bringing home a new dog. What is your take: What would you suggest to new dog owners? What challenges did you meet on the road to successful dog parenting?   Bringing... READ MORE

Sep 05, 2012 / (1) comments

How Health Insurance Plans Covering Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine Benefit Your Pet

"Does my pet’s health insurance cover complementary and alternative treatments?" This is a question I face on a seemingly increasing basis. In most instances, I refer to my client’s insurance company website or place an inquiring call. The general trend has been to disappointingly... READ MORE

Sep 04, 2012 / (2) comments

Top Five Holistic Pet Health Strategies

In observance of National Holistic Pet Day (8/30/12), are you planning on taking a more holistic approach to your pet's health? You may already be doing so, but there are some basic and important holistic wellness strategies that can improve your pet’s quality of life. Taking a holistic approach... READ MORE

Aug 28, 2012 / (10) comments

Top Cat Health Questions Asked During a Veterinary Consultation

To commemorate National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (August 22, 2012) I implore our feline loving readers to schedule a wellness consultation with your veterinarian. According to the 2011 Bayer Healthcare Care Usage Study, an alarming trend is emerging that has significant consequences on cat health.... READ MORE

Aug 21, 2012 / (6) comments

Commemorating International Homeless Animal Day: Capturing, Treating, and Releasing Peruvian Street Dogs

To commemorate International Homeless Animals Day (8/18/12), I’m taking the opportunity to address the issue from my veterinary perspective. Not only do we have an immense overpopulation of pets in the United States, but less developed countries such as Peru are equally, if not more, affected by... READ MORE

Aug 14, 2012 / (2) comments

My Personal Pooch's Role as a Pet Assisted Therapy Dog

Having a dog with a potentially limited lifespan motivated me to maximize his cuteness to benefit the well-being of others. For those of you not familiar with my dog’s story, Cardiff has Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA), a typically fatal disease where the immune system is triggered to destroy... READ MORE

Aug 07, 2012 / (4) comments

Spaying Pregnant Dogs in Third World Countries

Having grown up with parents who instilled a strong sense of do-gooding in me, I’ve always felt compelled to help better the lives of both pets and people through my veterinary practice. I’ve primarily worked within the safe, controlled, and clean environment of hospital facilities (and my... READ MORE

Jul 31, 2012 / (14) comments

How the Dog Days of Summer Put Your Pet's Health at Risk

The dog days of summer (or every day in regions that are balmy year-round) present numerous hazards and stressors associated with warm weather and summertime festivities for our pets.   READ MORE

Jul 24, 2012 / (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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