Recall when you were a child or even in your teenage years. After massive amounts of activity you were not sore and if you did get sore, the soreness did not last very long. ...
I had a client last week that is perhaps the worst example of owner denial about the aggressive behavior of a pet that I have experienced in my 17 years of practice. While it...
This post’s featured image kind of gives away the suspense of this article, but it could not be more relevant to veterinarians. We may have your pet in our exam room for...
A recent poll determined that just under 70% of dog and cat owners hit the internet searches – usually Google – prior to bringing their pet to the veterinarian when...
We have all heard that is is not a good idea to talks socially about religion or politics. Both are very personal to people and can easily escalate into uncomfortable...
The Webster’s definition of a commodity is: “A reasonably interchangeable good or material, bought and sold freely as an article of commerce….” This...
Cats are not little dogs. They have unique physiological differences that warrant unique approaches to feline medicine and anesthesia is no exception. While many of the...
I once attended a lecture where the board certified anesthesiologist speaker defined anesthesia as “the controlled release of potentially lethal compounds.” I...
Cats are curious little souls, often readily sniffing around unusual or random places in or around the home. While we celebrate feline curiosity and the funny and silly (and...
I have been consistent in my messaging for years that the yearly well visit is so much more than simply updating vaccines. The yearly visit performed correctly also involves...
Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal disease caused by the Leptospira bacteria. Leptospira is a cork screw shaped bacteria that effectively self-propels itself in fresh, standing water,...
In the past few years there has been a trend with no basis in science and veterinary medicine to feed coconut oil to pets. Thankfully, most cats will not eat it, but it still does not stop some...
I love my job as a doctor of veterinary medicine, mostly because I have a unique ability to focus on the wonderful experiences my career brings me and I am able (usually) to chalk up the...