I had two strikingly similar cases with two unrelated Chihuahuas in the same day with two very different outcomes. I hope my readers take this to heart and learn from them and...
There are a growing number of pet owners that will only have their veterinarian complete the initial puppy or kitten infectious disease vaccine protocols, then request to run...
When we use the term “itis” for disease pathology in organ systems and tissues, it signals that a given system or tissue is experiencing inflammation. Hepatitis is...
I was presented with a very nice retired couple with a very sweet Shih Tzu female dog for a yearly well visit. As is typical with a new client and new patient, I asked about...
About 50 percent of the time as we are nearing the end of our business day of appointments, emergencies and procedures, we get an urgent call from an owner desperate to...
The New Jersey Assembly just passeed a ban on a onychectomy, a surgical procedure commonly known as declaw. The law now goes to the NJ Senate for passage where its fate lies in...
One of the most frustrating aspects of my job is when I fail to convince a dog owner of the importance of heartworm screening and heartworm prevention. The clients give me all...
Judge Michael Cicconetti from Ohio got tired of seeing abusers of animals receive what amounted to slap on the wrist penalties when convicted of neglect or abuse of animals. ...
Cannabis is the sum of all components derived from the marijuana plant that can be extracted from glands within the plant in the form of oils known as cannabinoids. There are...
After the infamous episode featuring a smart phone video of a customer with a confirmed seat reservation was forcibly dragged off a flight bleeding from his nose, one would...
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...