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The Health Benefits Pumpkin Provides for Our Pets

Last year, for my 2011 petMD Daily Vet Thanksgiving column (see Wishbones, Candles, and Schedule Changes Pose Thanksgiving Pet Dangers), I wrote about Thanksgiving pet safety. This year, I’m taking a different route to discuss the health benefits of one of the most ubiquitous Thanksgiving Day foods:... READ MORE

Nov 20, 2012 / (8) comments

Seasonal Pet Health Hazards Associated with Fall

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I fondly recall the sensations associated with brisk autumn temperatures, the aromas of drying plants, and the variety of colors bursting from withering leaves, all of which I experienced while living on the East Coast. Now that Southern California is my home, fall’s... READ MORE

Nov 13, 2012 / (4) comments

Amazon CARES's No-Kill Animal Shelter Struggles to Recover from Devastating Flood

Having always wanted to partake in veterinary philanthropic work outside of the safe and cushy borders of the United States, it was fortuitous that I met Amazon CARES president Molly Mednikow at the 2010 BlogPaws Convention. Having learned of the volunteer experience from the perspective of another Los... READ MORE

Nov 06, 2012 / (4) comments

Myths and Truths in Disney's Frankenweenie Movie

Although I enjoyed Disney’s spookily themed movie Frankenweenie, watching any media production involving pets is never an escapist experience for me. My veterinary medical mind always defaults to reading into the messages being conveyed by the characters and story about the human-companion-animal... READ MORE

Oct 30, 2012 / (2) comments

Hero Dog Awards 2012 Recognizes Extraordinary Canines

October is National Pet Adoption Month, so we canine and feline aficionados are actively addressing the massive overpopulation of animals currently existing in our country. The American Humane Association (AHA) reports that "millions of pets across the country face euthanasia every year because... READ MORE

Oct 23, 2012 / (4) comments

How the Veterinary Profession is Portrayed by NBC's Animal Practice

Being a veterinarian, I’m always curious and concerned about the general public’s perception of our profession based on our portrayal in the media. After all, we have gone through great personal and financial sacrifices for a career that enables us to improve the relationship between people... READ MORE

Oct 16, 2012 / (6) comments

Health Implications Associated with Pet Obesity

Obesity is a huge problem in both pets and people (pun intended). According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), greater than 50 percent of pets in the United States are overweight or obese. That’s a remarkable percentage, which works out to approximately 89 million cats and dogs. Obesity... READ MORE

Oct 09, 2012 / (6) comments

The Benefits and Shortcomings of Veterinary House Calls

As a veterinarian with a primarily house call based practice, I see both the benefits and the shortcomings, for both my clients and patients, associated with home pet care.   READ MORE

Oct 02, 2012 / (2) comments

Molly’s Bill Exempts Some Dogs from Rabies Vaccination

I feel compelled to praise the California government for making vaccination an individual decision undertaken as a collaboration between pet owners and veterinarians. This is a victory for our canine companions, as circumstances exist where a vaccination can induce illness and can be a contributing cause... READ MORE

Sep 25, 2012 / (25) comments

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


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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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