“My dog had a stroke!” – It’s probably Vestibular syndrome
Nothing is more scary than waking up one day to see your senior dog walking in circles, head tilted to
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General health
Should you buy pet insurance? 4 things you should know about pet health insurance
I am asked this question often. Unfortunately, it’s typically after I’ve diagnosed some condition requiring $2,000 surgery, or extensive hospitalization.
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Itchy dog or cat lately? You are not alone!
This past month I have met more itchy animals than I have in years! The kiddos with the usual seasonal
Itchy dog or cat lately? You are not alone! Read Post »
Turmeric/Curcumin – Can it really treat inflammatory conditions?
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has gotten a lot of credit over the past few years. Can it really
Turmeric/Curcumin – Can it really treat inflammatory conditions? Read Post »
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements – Myth, Magic, or somewhere in the Middle??
We’ve all seen ads online for various joint supplements that claim they transformed a dog’s life, bringing it from barely
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Grain free dog food in the news…AGAIN
Last summer I wrote an article about the grain free dog food fad. Word was getting out that many of
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My veterinarian says my dog has mild anemia – now what?
As a house call veterinarian, I treat a lot of senior pets, so therefore I run a lot of senior
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From diarrhea to… nothing? What’s going on?
“My cat had diarrhea, the vet treated it, and there’s no poop in the litter box.” “We treated my dog’s
From diarrhea to… nothing? What’s going on? Read Post »
Are essential oils dangerous to cats?
Lately I’ve been asked about essential oils and cats by many clients. Is it safe to diffuse essential oils around
Are essential oils dangerous to cats? Read Post »
Elevated liver enzymes in senior dogs- what does it really mean?
It happens quite often that I’ll run a blood panel on a seemingly healthy senior dog, and I discover one
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Why is my dog’s ear swollen? All about ear hematomas
There’s something freaky about seeing your dog’s formerly floppy ear become enlarged and painful. Ear hematomas (AKA aural hematomas) can
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Addison’s Disease – the syndrome that can look like anything
Whenever I have a patient that I suspect Addison’s disease in, I always sigh and dread having to explain it.
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