Posts highlighting some non-specific information about veterinary specialty medicine
I think most of you will agree it’s fun to watch dogs play at the park. I smile from ear to ear watching them frolic with each other. Every once and a while, you come across a dog with three limbs, a tripod as they are often affectionately called. These 3-legged companions are happy. They … [Read more…]
One of the most common problems for which patients are presented to me is that of chronic vomiting. There are a myriad of causes and treatments available. So, this week I wanted to dedicate some bandwidth to sharing more information about this common clinical problem. I hope you find the post helpful – happy reading! … [Read more…]
Like humans, our pets can experience allergic reactions. Most of them are mild in nature, but some may be life-threatening. My hope is this week’s post will raise awareness about allergic reactions so pet owners are better able to respond to these potentially serious life events. I hope you find the information helpful – happy … [Read more…]
We love dogs. But we don’t necessarily love all the potential things that come with being owners of them…especially behavior problems. Indeed, behavior issues in dogs can be quite problematic. This week’s post is meant to raise awareness of the top behavior problems in our canine companions. As GI Joe said, “knowing is half the … [Read more…]
I was recently asked by a lay person if I thought my beloved profession – veterinary medicine – was a service industry. I’d never been asked that before. On one hand, I think it’s a great question. On the other hand, and to be completely honest, it’s one I was a little hesitant to answer. … [Read more…]
Pets are family members. Pet owners often expect (and demand) the same level of state-of-the-art care for their dogs and cats that they themselves receive. One such type of intervention is stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). This week’s post is dedicated to sharing information about this type of therapy since it’s becoming more available around the world. … [Read more…]
There are many diseases that can affect the lower urinary tracts of dogs and cats – urinary bladder tumors, urinary tract infections, and ectopic ureters. Unfortunately, not all of them can be diagnosed via a simple urinalysis or urine culture. Sometimes we need to look inside the lower urinary tract (LUT). This can be accomplished … [Read more…]
Many pet owners are unfamiliar with the differences between service animals (SAs), emotional support animals (ESAs), and therapy animals (TAs). Many also attempt to skirt laws by inaccurately claiming their pet is an ESA in an effort to save a buck. So, this week I wanted to dedicate some blog space to differentiating them, to … [Read more…]
Let’s face it. Some dogs’ tails are downright dangerous – so strong as they thwack against you. But how can you get mad at a wagging tail on a happy dog, even if it leaves a bruise on your thigh? Unfortunately, dogs sometimes wag their tails so much they damage muscles that control tail movement. … [Read more…]
With the warm weather months upon us in the northern hemisphere, pet owners need to be aware of a variety of environmental hazards, including poisonous plants and of course, heatstroke. Many families don’t know about the danger of blue-green algae and its potential to kill pets. This week’s post is dedicated to raising awareness of … [Read more…]