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Autoimmune Disease in Dogs and Cats E...

Autoimmune Disease in Dogs and Cats A normal immune system functions to remove foreign or invading substances such as bacteria or viruses, by targeting them for destruction and...

Dogs Are Omnivores and Should be Fed ...

Somehow the notion that dogs are pure carnivores has permeated through internet chat forums, among some non-medically trained people working in the pet industry (groomers,...

Random Act of Kindness

I had a very busy Friday today, packed with interesting surgeries and medicine cases…one of those days that it is exhilarating to be a veterinarian. But among all of those...

Gus, Iconic Central Park Zoo Polar Be...

One of New York City’s renowned icons, Gus the Central Park Zoo polar bear, died this week at the age of 27. Apparently, Gus was exhibiting odd feeding behavior having...

Don’t Ignore ADR

In veterinary medicine, with patients that cannot articulate how they may be feeling, we do not always get a clear and concise history from the owner, as the owner is often...

5 Household Items That Must be Kept O...

As a follow up to my article on household items that are dangerous for dogs, this article will deal with household items that pose a threat to our feline friends. 1.) Yarns or...

10 Household Items That Must be Kept ...

Dogs tend to throw caution to the wind, engage in all too often risky curiosity, and chew and eat less than savory items. While these tendencies are part of their goofy nature...

Veterinary Therapy Laser – High...

Alternative medicine does not necessarily have to fall into the popular notions of being “all natural,” ancient treatment practice, or completely devoid of modern...

Veterinary Acupuncture, Where East Me...

Two very different trains of thought exist as explanations as to how acupuncture benefits the body. According to Chinese philosophy, the body contains two opposing forces: yin...

While We Must Be Open to Alternative ...

Continuing my reporting on the cutting edge field of veterinary rehabilitation, as I discussed in my previous post, Veterinary Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, that...

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