Veterinary advice you can actually understand and trust.

Pet health can be confusing. thegoodvet clears the myths, explains the science, and tells you the truth — simply and honestly.

Are essential oils dangerous to cats?

Lately I’ve been asked about essential oils and cats by many clients. Is it safe to diffuse...

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...

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...

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...

Coccidia – a parasite that is not a worm

Coccidia (pronounced cox-IH-dee-a….kinda rhymes with a semi-laxative yogurt brand) are...

Help your dog lose weight – The step-by-step guide to doggy diets

Your vet probably said your dog was overweight. Or fat. Or even obese. Carrying around extra weight...

Vaccines do NOT keep your pet healthy!

Many years ago, I had a client with several cats. He would bring each one in and proclaim what a...

Grain free food linked to specific heart disease in dogs

You might have seen headlines about grain free food lately contributing to a heart disease in dogs...

Giardia – the parasite that isn’t a worm

Getting the phone call from your vet telling you your pet has giardia can be un-nerving.  If your...

If you had a veterinarian friend…

You’d ask her about your pet. She’d tell you the truth — honestly, clearly, without fear-mongering. That’s what Thegoodvet is.

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