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Did you know that, for the majority o...

I know I know I know.  Many vets tell you NO table food. They say to NEVER give your pet any turkey on Thanksgiving. Why do they say that? It’s just easy. People tend to want...

What I learned from my blind dog (AKA...

Last year, I came in contact with a dog who was pulled from animal control by a rescue group, and needed a foster home. Of course, I can’t turn down a homeless fluffy face, so...

Anal glands! Dogs have them, Cats hav...

Some dogs have a lifetime of trouble with them, and need them expressed (emptied out) often. Other dogs act like they don’t even have them. What gives?...

Powerful Anti-Oxidant Astaxanthin for...

Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of compounds called carotenoids.  It is naturally occurring in certain algae and is responsible for the red color found...

A Greenie a Day Keeps the Veterinary ...

Let’s face it, not every dog is amenable to daily tooth brushing.  Some are downright combative about it, making the experience miserable for both dog owner and dog alike. ...

Breeders Are Not a Credible Source Fo...

Check Out Pets Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Roger Welton DVM on BlogTalkRadio A dear client of mine was in the market for an uncommon breed called a Nova Scotia Duck...

Breeders Are Not Veterinarians!

Check Out Pets Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Roger Welton DVM on BlogTalkRadio I saw a joke some time ago in a Facebook meme a veterinarian friend and colleague posted...

Be Careful Not To Ignore Subtle Signs...

I have beat this drum time and again, but I still rarely fail to get reminded on a daily basis of the fact that pets hide signs of illness far more effectively than we do.  It...

Dog or Cat Having a Tumor Removed? D...

Check Out Pets Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Roger Welton DVM on BlogTalkRadio I diagnose tumors almost daily, some which I determine to likely be benign (not cancerous),...

Calm Stressed Out Dogs and Cats with ...

photocredit: https://www.pinterest.com/soozq418/posts/ Just like people, not all dogs and cats are naturally laid back and as calm as cucumbers.  For some dogs and cats,...