How an email thread helped patient assessment and avoid staff injuryRecently, I reached out to a specialist DVM involved in managing chronic orthopedic pain in...
The Sweet Seduction of Sedation
The Sweet Seduction of Sedation The drugs have been given, and the animal is in a deep slumber. Head down, body fully relaxed as they...
Backyard Party Pet Problems – 3 rules for safe fun
Memorial Day is coming up this weekend, a weekend filled with backyard parties to celebrate graduations, weddings, reunions, and maybe watch the Indy 500! Often...
5 steps to take the stress out of medicating your cat
5 steps to take the stress out of medicating your cat One of the most common dilemmas cat guardians have is administering medication at home....
Senior Pet Care Guidelines with an Eye for Behavior
Senior pet Care guidelines with an Eye for behavior The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has recently published senior care guidelines for dogs and...
Sadie’s Success Story – from Panicked to Playful at the vet
Sadie’s success story – from panic to playful Sadie is a 3-year-old female German Shepherd who lives with her owner in a nice neighborhood in...
five big fat lies about puppy behavior
Five big fat lies about puppy behavior Over my career, I have learned much about normal and abnormal behavior. My focus is the cat...
A little calming pre med goes a long way before surgery
Why pets benefit from anxiety-reducing meds before anesthesia For many years, veterinarians advised pet owners to withhold all food and water for 12 hours before...
Probiotics for healthy, calm cats
Cats, disease, nutrition, and behavior The connection of physical health with behavioral health has often been considered by a veterinarian in practice. It makes sense...
Senior Dog Behavior – The three primary reasons for changing behavior
What is going on with my old dog? As a primary care veterinarian, I have often had the bittersweet pleasure of caring for a furry...