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Reducing Pet Overpopulation and Stopping the Dog Meat Trade in Thailand

This is the third of a three part series of Daily Vet articles I’ve written about my recent trip to the Far East. In case you missed them, here are my first two articles: Diagnosing and Treating Canine Dry Eye in a Third World Country Far East Veterinary Travels: Observing Canine Life... READ MORE

Mar 26, 2013 / (4) comments

Far East Veterinary Travels: Observing Canine Life in Hong Kong and Touring the SPCA

This is the second (of three) Daily Vet articles I’m writing during my recent tour of the Far East. In case you missed it, check out my first article: Diagnosing and Treating Canine Dry Eye in a Third World Country I recently had the opportunity travel to Hong Kong to compare some of the city’s... READ MORE

Mar 19, 2013 / (6) comments

Diagnosing and Treating Canine Dry Eye in a Third World Country

For this week’s Daily Vet column, I’ve decided to write about my experience as a visiting foreign doctor in a Third World country. This trip to Thailand was a nice combination of work and relaxation, which I prefer to call "workation." The work was centered around establishing... READ MORE

Mar 12, 2013 / (4) comments

Can Your Pet Get SARS?

I’m fascinated with public health, especially the correlations between infectious organisms that can potentially affect both people and pets. Therefore, I’ve been following a compelling news stream about human fatalities associated with a SARS-like virus.   READ MORE

Mar 05, 2013 / (2) comments

Cosmetic 'Doping' in the Dog Show World

After seeing Oprah Winfrey interview Lance Armstrong and cringing upon hearing Armstrong’s semi-admission of “doping” (taking banned performance enhancing substances) throughout his cycling career, I got to thinking about doping in other sports.   READ MORE

Feb 26, 2013 / (25) comments

Recognizing America's First Dog, Bo Obama, on Presidents' Day

In honor of Presidents’ Day, I want to pay tribute to the immensely popular first dog of the United States (FDOTUS, akin to the terms POTUS and FLOTUS), Bo Obama.   READ MORE

Feb 19, 2013 / (2) comments

$14,000 Dog Dress Brings Attention to Animal Rescue

Once again, I’ve journeyed from California to frigid (and snowy) New York City for the Westminster Kennel Club’s 137th Annual All Breed Dog Show. As a warm-up to the intense canine competition, I attended the less cut-throat yet no less fabulous New York Pet Fashion Show (NYPFS) at the legendary... READ MORE

Feb 12, 2013 / (15) comments

Could Your Pet Be Taking a Substance Banned by the NFL?

Recently, a traditional Chinese medicine used to promote joint health in people and pets became the center of a well-publicized sports controversy. Deer antler, the substance in question, is the subject of the pre-Super Bowl scandal involving Baltimore Ravens (that’s football, FYI) player Ray Lewis.   READ MORE

Feb 05, 2013 / (1) comments

Genetics Markers Prove Dogs Have Evolved to Digest Carbohydrates and Starches

One could spend all day, or more, engaging in (sometimes heated) dialogue about what our pets should eat. Depending on your personal beliefs, education, and experience, your perspective could be vastly different from another pet owner. Even within the veterinary community, there are a wide range of recommendations... READ MORE

Jan 29, 2013 / (17) comments

3 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe from Wintry Climate Changes and Man-Made Hazards

As we progress through winter, some parts of the country have been exposed to harsher climates than others. Having grown up on the East coast, I much prefer to live in the consistently warm temperatures found in Southern California. Actually, my seemingly seasonal bouts of bronchitis are much less prevalent... READ MORE

Jan 22, 2013 / (4) comments


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