As a US Department of Agriculture accredited veterinarian, I received official notification that University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine as of May 26, 2017, had...
Since this just happened to me – again – just yesterday, I am about to vent! For those of you that do not enjoy my rants, navigate away now, for I am annoyed!
As an...
This could affect any breed of dog but most commonly occurs with our little guys. They present with a chronic (often hacking cough) yet their temperature is normal, their lymph...
It is a common presentation. You can hear the dog enter the waiting room from the back treatment area as he/she grunts, coughs, and gags their way in the veterinary clinic....
I received a call at 6:30 AM from my mother-in-law while I was at a veterinary conference in Destin, Florida, a 6 ½ hour drive away from home. She was staying at my house...
I see about 3-5 cases of ear infections per day in veterinary practice. It is indeed one of the most common ailments that I treat in dogs and cats. Of those 3-5 cases per...
As you know, I am a huge proponent of adopting dogs from shelters and rescues. Until the shelters are empty, it makes no sense to buy a dog from someone producing puppies. That...
If your dog ate something you know is toxic, what do you do? Making him vomit is in many cases the best next step. Always best to call your veterinarian and make sure. There are...
We know that cats are the masters of hiding pain. Once you learn the subtle signs (here’s my article on how to decode these signs of pain) your next thought is – what can I...
You let your dog out in the yard, and he seems overly interested in one particular spot. You find a nest of baby bunnies. They have been licked, but otherwise seem OK. What do you...
H5N1 Avian Influenza is causing far more trouble than just just high egg prices. The bird flu has successfully jumped species now able to infect cats and people. Although the ability to infect...
No person aside from your parents will love you more than your dog. No matter what, your dog will always go bonkers the moment you come home. That love will never be in question, as you are...
We must consider the life span of a dog in comparison to ours to understand how much faster they age than we do. We should also consider the size of the dog when considering the aging process, as...