Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

Liver disease is dogs is, to put it mildly, strange. So it’s no wonder many pet owners have questions about it, like this reader who wrote to ask about her dog’s liver disease diagnosis: Q: My Labrador retriever has been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis. He’s being treated, but do I need to worry that he […]

How many things would you rather do than brush your dog’s teeth? If you’re like most pet owners I talk to, that’s a long list. But not only shouldn’t it be that way, it really doesn’t have to! First, let’s get one misconception out of the way: You don’t need your veterinarian. Just as you […]

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and change your past? This veterinarians certainly does. I turned 60 on Thanksgiving Day last year, and found myself reflecting reflected back on my 35-year career as a veterinarian. The differences in how I practiced when I began in 1980 and how I practice today […]

In case you’ve been on a desert island for the past few months, vaccinations are in the news. Fearing vaccine-related reactions or other concerns, some people are leery not only of vaccinating their children against preventable illnesses, but also their pets. Protecting against something you’ve never seen can be a difficult concept for both pet […]

Does winter weather pose risks to indoor pets as well as outdoor? You bet! I bet I’ve been interviewed for or written 50+ articles on cold weather hazards for outdoor pets. I’m not downplaying the risks of frostbite, frozen water, irritated paws from salt or ice melter, or cats who lounge on a warm car […]