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I know many of my canine patients would as soon chow down on the contents of a diaper pail as their own nutritious food. I also remember as a child telling my mother, “This medicine tastes like crap!” That’s close to literally true now, as a growing number of MDs and veterinarians are using fecal […]

A woman in Wisconsin recently found her lost wedding ring, which had been missing for five years. She found it when her dog, Tucker, vomited it up. (And no, he’s not a Lab!) I shared the story on my Facebook page, commenting that, as a veterinarian, inside the dog was the first place I’d have […]

From all of us at Almost Heaven Ranch, a safe and happy Fourth of July to you, your families, and your animals! And in case you missed them, my tips on fighting fireworks fears are here.

We can stream movies at any time of day or night, order books or small kitchen appliances for next-day delivery, or send off for a dozen pairs of shoes for in-home try-on, free returns guaranteed. The Internet allows us to acquire all kinds of goods at a speed undreamed of less than a decade ago. […]

Q: My cat seems to move more slowly these days and it looks like he’s having some trouble getting in and out of his litter box. Could he have arthritis? — via email A: We do tend to think of cats as being the ultimate yoga masters, but they have joints, and those joints can […]