Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

If your dog is pawing at his ear, it may be a more complicated problem than you think! Here’s a question from a reader about her dog’s ear problem. Q: My cavalier has something called “glue ear.” Is this common in the breed? A: That’s a sticky problem. Glue ear, more formally known as “primary […]

Do you have questions about veterinary nutritionists? Since I’ve been doing some work with Purina, I’ve heard from many of you with questions about the role of veterinary nutritionists both at that company and in pet food manufacturing in general. I decided to go right to the source, and spoke with Dr. Kurt Venator, a […]

What’s the deal with medicated shampoos for dogs? That’s what a reader wanted to know – here’s what I told her! Q: My dog has a skin problem, and the veterinarian recommends using a medicated shampoo. What can you tell me about how these products work? A: Medicated shampoos are topical therapies, meaning they are […]

Xanax (alprazolam) is a drug used both in human and veterinary medicine. But you should never just give your Xanax, or other drugs, to your pets. Here’s what I told a reader who asked about it: Q: My dog is really afraid of going to the groomer. Would it be OK to give him just […]

Nothing is scarier than hearing your pet has a mass in her organs. Fortunately, this reader’s cat most likely has a benign cyst! Q: My 8-year-old cat has been diagnosed with a biliary cyst. Can you tell me anything about this condition? A: That’s an interesting question. A biliary cyst is a large, fluid-filled growth […]