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Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student?
Thanks to all of you (more than 100) who responded to the emergency version of “Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student.” The names of two participants were drawn to receive a signed copy of Speaking for...
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Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine: Star-Crossed Lovers
Get ready. You are about to be double teamed by a couple of veterinarians who love to blog. As specialists in emergency medicine (Dr. Tony Johnson) and internal medicine (Dr. Nancy Kay) we both do...
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Are You Smarter Than a Vet Student When it Comes to Canine Parvovirus?
I can still vividly recall the fear experienced in the early 1980’s when the very first cases of canine parvovirus were detected. This disease spread like wildfire throughout the United States, causing...
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Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Canine Parvovirus?
Photo Credit: © Susannah Kay Thanks to all of you who responded to the true/false “Parvovirus Quiz” I recently posted. The lucky winner of an autographed copy of Speaking for Spot is Larry Fosnick...
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What Would You Do?
I recently came across a paper titled “Internet users’ perception of importance of clinical signs commonly seen in old animals with age-related diseases”. The study concluded that many people have...
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What Would You Do? Part II
A week ago I challenged you by asking, “What would you do?” pertaining to a series of pet-related symptoms. Thanks to the more than 100 of you who submitted your responses. All of your names were...
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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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Medical Questions to Ask a Prospective Pet Sitter
If you’re like me, the most stressful part of preparing to go out of town is feeling reassured that the animals left behind will be well cared for. I prefer to have my menagerie cared for in their own...
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A Summertime Safety Reminder
Photo Credit: Shirley Zindler Tuffy, a scruffy and adorably sweet little terrier arrived at my hospital in a state of collapse with profoundly labored breathing, purplish gums, and a temperature of 106...
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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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Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
Pay close attention all of you Miniature Schnauzer lovers! The breed you fancy is prone to a heart condition called Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS). The sinus involved is not within the respiratory tract....
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New Information about Jerky Treats for Pets
Since 2007, we’ve known that chicken jerky treats manufactured in China can cause gastrointestinal and/or kidney issues in some dogs. Until recently, virtually all commercially sold jerky treats in the...
View ArticleService Dog Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
An eight-year-old Golden Retriever named Figo (pronounced “FEE-go”) is my new hero. Figo is a devoted service dog and he recently demonstrated his devotion by putting his life on the line for his human...
View ArticleAre You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Canine Heatstroke?
Time once again for the ageless classic, “Are You Smarter Than A Vet Student?” Given the summer season, I’m providing you with the opportunity to test your knowledge about heatstroke. You know what to...
View ArticleWere You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Canine Heatstroke?
Thanks to all of you who tested your knowledge about heatstroke in dogs. Below you will find the answers you’ve been waiting for! Kathleen, one of my regular readers, told me that four San Quentin...
View ArticleAnimals Eat the Craziest Things!
Every year Veterinary Practice News (VPN) holds its, “They Ate What?” Contest. Here’s how it works. Veterinarians submit X-rays of patients who have eaten highly inappropriate things along with photos...
View ArticleEpilepsy Task Force
Far and away, epilepsy is the most common neurological disease affecting dogs and cats. Within the United States, it is estimated that approximately 780,000 dogs are diagnosed with this disorder every...
View ArticleXylitol Toxicity in Dogs
For some folks, the start of a new year is a catalyst to lose weight and this may mean switching from plain old sugar to lower calorie sweeteners. Xylitol is one such sugar substitute that is safe...
View ArticlePreventing Summertime Dehydration
Some of us take the phrase, “dog days of summer” quite literally- we want to go everywhere accompanied by our beloved dogs! Know that the heat of summer has the potential to be hazardous to your dog’s...
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