Make sure you’re prepared for unexpected pet expenses, like emergency vet visits and destruction of your favorite couch cushions. There is no doubt that being a pet parent brings great joy and fulfillment. But that happiness comes at a cost: From parrots and pythons to Persians and Poodles, every pet has a price tag. Carriers…
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Busted: What a Vet Exam Can Reveal About a Dog’s Home
Every now and again, the sleuthing I do to diagnose what is ailing my patient ends up revealing some unexpected and sometimes embarrassing information about my client. Consider the case of Layla, an effervescent, adorable, 5-year-old French Bulldog. This little girl had experienced two neurological episodes during which she appeared depressed, minimally responsive, and…
When to Say Yes to a Diagnostic Test
As veterinarians, we have access to so many incredible diagnostic tests for our patients. The tests can help us uncover medical problems that, in the past, we could only guess about. The downside of having all this diagnostic ability at our fingertips, however, is that we must all — veterinarians and clients alike — sometimes…
