Not long ago I wrote about the breeds I miss seeing, those that used to be more popular but no longer caught the fancy of the general public. It wasn’t an argument for those breeds to start filling the veterinary offices again — raging popularity has never been good for any breed — but rather…
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This Vet’s Take on the 10 Things Your Pet Won’t Tell You
Think you know your pet’s every unspoken wish? Think again. Your pet is unlikely to be capable of communicating her wants and needs in ways you might assume she would. Even those of you most in touch with your pets’ feelings are likely missing a few cues here and there. As a veterinarian, I’m…
One Beleaguered Veterinarian’s Take on Tail Docking
As a dog lover, I’ve never been a fan of tail docking. It seems wrong to remove an animal’s tail in the absence of a compelling medical reason to do so. But as a veterinarian, I’ve had cause to like it even less. My repugnance is perhaps understandable given that as a young veterinarian…
Make Visits to the Vet Easier on Your Pet
Want to make your pet’s trip to the veterinarian easier on you, your pet and the entire staff of the veterinary hospital? My advice for you is simple: Relax. Though there are a lot of other things you can do, I find that a change of attitude can have the most dramatic effect. If…
10 Common Disorders This Vet Most Dreads
They’re either tough to diagnose, expensive to treat, fraught with complications and side effects or just plain baffling — and just about every veterinarian I know dreads them. I’m talking about 10 diseases that can be a veterinarian’s worst nightmare! Addison’s Disease This is probably on every veterinarian’s top 10 list of tough-to-spot diseases. The…
7 Things Pet Owners Do That Drive Veterinarians Crazy
By Dr. Patty Khuly It’s a tough subject to tackle. After all, veterinarians do plenty of annoying things, too. But this particular post is all about you — well, not you, but the annoying yous among you. Not that most of you deserve this, but some of you just might! So without any further hedging,…
Make It Easier to Get Your Cat to the Vet
We know that wellness care for our pets saves lives and improves the quality of life by catching problems early. It also saves money. But while pet lovers are increasingly aware of these benefits, cats aren’t getting their fair share of care. It’s not because their owners don’t care about them, or don’t believe in…
