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Spring Break

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO AT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Dear Fans: I will be taking this week off for a little “spring break” to play catch up with various matters at my clinic that need to be addressed, as well as prepare for the rest of my spring media season. For my podcast fans, I will be returning with a new show airing Wed, March 14, 2012, with a special interview...

Raw food diet controversy

Airs Wed February 29, 2012, 9PM EST. Listen to this podcast directly from my show page by CLICKING HERE. Dear Listeners, Viewers, and Readers: Tonight I will be tackling the ever so controversial raw diet movement. I will present you with the history of who started this movement, what the theory behind it was, whether or not it is as effective as its proponents say it is,...

Second hand smoke harms our pets too!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO AT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Transcript from this week’s episode of The Web-DVM: Secondhand smoke has been implicated in the illnesses and even deaths of non-smokers. What’s even more disturbing is that smokers may have unknowingly contributed to severe disease in pets. Most people understand that secondhand smoke from cigarettes contains an...

Beware, MRSA is on the rise!

Airs Wed February 15, 2012, 9PM EST. Listen to this podcast directly from my show page by CLICKING HERE. Dear Readers, Viewers, and Listeners: Tonight I will be taking about the rise of a very dangerous strain of bacteria called MRSA (Methicllin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). We are seeing increasing cases of this type of infection, and the scary part is that it has a...

Should You Consider A Trust Fund for your Pet?

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO AT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Transcript from this week’s episode of The Web-DVM: Pets have become integral and beloved members of millions of families across North America. We provide them with special diets, unique toys and even grieve heavily when they pass away. Unfortunately, many dedicated owners fail to consider what might happen to their pets...

Top Ten 2012 Pet New Year Resolutions

Airs Wed February 1, 2012, 9PM EST. Listen to this podcast directly from my show page by CLICKING HERE. Dear Readers, Viewers, and Listeners: Happy New Year and welcome to my first podcast of 2012. The inspiration for my Top Ten priority list of resolutions you should strive for in the care of your pet this year comes from my previous year’s experience of observing...

Why do dogs sniff eachother’s butts?

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO AT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Transcript from this week’s episode of The Web-DVM: Good evening, happy New Year to all, and welcome to our first episode of the 2012 season. Put a group of two or more dogs together and it never fails that the initial introductions will consist mainly of a group butt sniffing session. Why in the world to they do this? The...

Happy Holidays from The Web-DVM!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO AT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Greeting Readers, Viewers, and Listeners: I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish all of my supporters, ALL OF YOU, my best wishes for joyous, safe, and peaceful holidays for your human and furry family members. Again, than you for another year of your support. I will be returning with all new blog posts, podcasts and...

Final thoughts for 2011

Airs Wed December14, 2011, 9PM EST. Listen to this podcast directly from my show page by CLICKING HERE. Dear Listeners, Viewers, and Readers: This will be my final podcast of the year, where I will be reflecting on the year’s triumphs, failures, lessons learned, and outlook for 2012. From the stagnant economy and how that affects the pet care industry and pet owners alike,...

Why do some dogs eat poop?

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO AT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL Transcript from this week’s episode of The Web-DVM: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome back to The Web-DVM final episode of 2011. Tonight, I will be addressing a most unpleasant habit of some canines, eating their own feces, or the feces of other dogs. For most of us, the thought of such an act is nothing short...