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Is It Vomiting or Is It Regurgitation?
Boomer, an adorable and effervescent young Cairn Terrier, was recently referred to me for vomiting of three days duration. This mischievous little boy raided the kitchen garbage the day before the...
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Buyer Beware
Prescription medications can be just as expensive for dogs and cats as they are for us. For the pricier drugs I prescribe for my canine and feline patients, or those that will need to be given long...
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Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
Back by popular demand is, “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student” a test of your veterinary medical savvy. This time we will test your knowledge about veterinary emergencies. Please provide me with your...
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Ear Disease in Dogs: Part Two
If your dog suffers from ear disease, this blog’s for you! Ear problems can be so darned frustrating to deal with, primarily because they are so prone to recurrence. Part One of this series focused on...
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Prudent Parasite Prevention
Did you read about recent worries pertaining to a popular flea/heartworm/intestinal parasite prevention product called Trifexis? Some folks in the Atlanta area felt certain that this product caused the...
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The Top Ten Toxins of 2013
My tail is between my legs. I am a week late with this blog post. It was meant to time out in conjunction with National Poison Prevention Week which happens to have just ended! Here is some belated,...
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Canine Car Sickness
For some dogs, the car feels like a second home. Not only do they delight in going for rides, they love just hanging out in their car any chance they get. This is not the case for dogs who experience...
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Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS)
Muffin- the inspiration for Muffin’s Halo Over the years I’ve developed a top ten list of my most despised diseases. Those that make it to this list tend to be diseases that are untreatable, leaving me...
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Bladder Infections: Is Treatment Always Necessary?
My recent blog posts have focused on canine bladder infections including their causes, associated symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The question arises, is it always necessary to treat a bladder...
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Nutritional Management of Canine Epilepsy
Photo Credit: Susannah Kay Epilepsy is far and away the most common cause of seizures in dogs. While it is an inherited disease in some breeds, it can occur in dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes....
View ArticleMultiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancerous process that dogs, cats, and people happen to share in common. This disease is also referred to as myeloma and plasma cell myeloma. It is relatively uncommon in dogs and...
View ArticleLong-Term Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Medication for Treatment of...
Just like people, many dogs develop age-related arthritis. Symptoms are far more common in larger breeds. Not only are the big dogs more predisposed to arthritis, their joint pain is intensified...
View ArticleTen Tips for Managing Your Senior Pet’s Medications
Has your tabby transitioned into his teens? Is the hair on your retriever’s muzzle now a lovely shade of gray? If so, it’s likely that some medical issues have accompanied your pet’s aging process....
View ArticleDoes Arthritis Cause Mood Changes in Dogs?
If you live with osteoarthritis (OA), you’re probably all too familiar with the impact that joint pain can have on your mood. In fact, it is known that arthritis in people has a definite link to mood...
View ArticleAddison’s Disease in Dogs
In 1855 Dr. Thomas Addison was the first person to describe a human affliction he dubbed Addison’s disease. Since that time, this disease has become a well-recognized syndrome in both people and dogs....
View ArticleCanine Cushing’s Disease
Of the handful of hormonal imbalances dogs develop, Cushing’s Disease is one of the most common. Also called hyperadrenocorticism, dogs with this disease have an overproduction (hyper) of cortisol...
View ArticleLiver Disease in Dogs: Part I
The liver is an amazingly complex organ and is responsible for multiple functions in the body, all of which are vital for good health. Such multi-tasking means that there are a number of things that...
View ArticleAre You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Intestinal Parasites (Worms)?
Here’s an opportunity to test your knowledge about intestinal parasites. Be sure to send your responses to me your responses to me and I will enter your name into a book drawing. If selected you will...
View ArticleImpacts of Opioid Abuse On the Veterinary Profession
If you pay attention to the news, you’re aware of the growing problem of opioid addiction within the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 33,000 opioid-related deaths...
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