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Veterinary Medical Jargon Explained

Medical jargon can be confusing and I know I easily fall into the trap of using terms whose definition may not be intuitive to a non-medically trained person. Here are some basic definitions of the more common oncology terms as a resource for owners who may be puzzled by the words we use on a daily... READ MORE

May 22, 2013 / (2) comments

Top Five Dog Bite Prevention Tips

As it’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week, I feel obligated to share my top methods by which canine aficionados can avoid some of the personal, emotional, and financial trauma associated with incidents where our canine companions’ teeth penetrate another animal or person’s skin.   READ MORE

May 21, 2013 / (9) comments

Five Common Litter Box Mistakes

If you want to keep your cat using the litter box regularly, caring for your cat’s litter box properly is essential. Here are five common mistakes that cat owners make with their cat’s litter box. READ MORE

May 20, 2013 / (2) comments

Large Animal Oncology, Part 2

Last week we started a discussion about cancer in large animals. This week, let’s look specifically at equine oncology.Of the farm animal species, I see tumors in horses most frequently. This is mostly due to the fact that of the large animals I treat, horses are considered companion animals, are... READ MORE

May 17, 2013 / (2) comments

A Conundrum: Adding Human Food to Commercial Pet Food

A recent survey study in the U.S. found that 59 percent of dogs receive table scraps in addition to their regular diet. This supplementation amounted to 21 percent of the total daily caloric intake. The point of the study was to evaluate owner feeding patterns and pet obesity.   READ MORE

May 16, 2013 / (1) comments

All in a Day's Work

Last week was particularly rough for me. I considered the typical events known to depress my work-related morale, and realized we didn’t lose any patients, the hours I worked weren’t any longer than usual, and the cases I saw weren’t particularly difficult to manage. It seemed my bitter... READ MORE

May 15, 2013 / (5) comments

California Wildfires Affect Pets’ Eyes and Respiratory System

Recent wildfires in southern California have affected the lives of both people and their pets. The Los Angeles Times’s L.A. Now Wildfires section shows some haunting images of the tragedy along with the valiant efforts of the firefighters working to contain the blazes. Having lived in Los Angeles... READ MORE

May 14, 2013 / (2) comments

The Agony of Arthritis – Is Your Cat Hurting?

Since May has been proclaimed Arthritis Awareness Month, it seems a good time to discuss the issue of arthritis in a place you might not expect to find it — your cat.   READ MORE

May 13, 2013 / (7) comments

Large Animal Oncology, Part 1

There are some wonderful bloggers here on petmd.com that frequently discuss cancer in small animals. Indeed, it seems that with great recent advancements in veterinary medical science prolonging our pets’ lives, along with the fact that more consumers have discretionary income to spend on their... READ MORE

May 10, 2013 / (1) comments

Feeding the Large and Giant Breed Puppy

Veterinarians and pet owners have long been concerned about the various joint disorders that are so common in the giant breeds like Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Bernese Mountain dogs, Saint Bernards and the Newfies. The larger breeds like Rotties, Labs, Goldens, and German Sheperds are also over-represented... READ MORE

May 09, 2013 / (3) 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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