Getting older is something we all dread for ourselves. And we certainly dread in our Pets, especially since it seems aging in Pets happens so suddenly. I clearly remember the day when I looked at my dog, Ari, and suddenly … Continue reading
With summer well underway in most of the country and finally starting here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a good time to review a few of the summer dangers faced by our Pets. Luckily all of these dangers can be … Continue reading
“Flea control”, now there are two words that have caused a lot of fervor the last few months. Some products, previously only available through veterinary offices, can now be bought over the counter, without a prescription. Is this good news … Continue reading
One of the challenges veterinarians face on a daily basis, as compared to our human medicine counterparts, is the fact that our patients are not able to “speak” to us. One of the areas where this causes the most problems … Continue reading
As a veterinarian, the saying “doctors makes the worst patients” holds true for me in an unusual way. When I’m treating my clients’ Pets, I caution against anthropomorphizing (i.e. imposing human qualities onto Pets) Pets, but I find this to … Continue reading
As a veterinarian you get pretty used to hearing some unusual stories and fielding some strange questions. Occasionally, though, there will be a story that sticks in your head and captures the imagination of the entire staff. Such is the … Continue reading