veterinary advice Archives

Tapeworms – you can see ’em, the lab can’t!

This scenario plays out in vet clinics across the country. It happened to me before I went to vet school!

If your dog ate something you know is toxic, what do you do? Making him vomit is in many cases the

You let your dog out in the yard, and he seems overly interested in one particular spot. You find a

We know that cats are the masters of hiding pain. Once you learn the subtle signs (here’s my article on

It seems when it comes to dogs and snow, they either love it and can’t get enough, or hate it

Years ago, there was a big hubbub about Greenies, the dental health chews that people give their dogs to help

If a dog or cat has teeth pulled during a dental, the owners are often instructed to feed soft food

Every Winter, particularly during a cold spell, I am asked by owners “At what temperature is it too cold for

Whipworms are an intestinal parasite that are so annoying, they actually deserve their own article! They live in the large

If you have a diabetic pet, you’ll want to know about Dr. Somogyi. He was a scientist who developed the

OK, you’re doing great with your diabetic pet. Insulin shots are a piece of cake. You’re doing glucose curves or

If your veterinarian tells you your dog or cat has diabetes, your mind initially jumps to insulin shots. There is