Cholecalciferol poisoning in dogs and cats
Cholecalciferol is the chemical name for Vitamin D3, and is commonly found in many household products. Sources of Vitamin D3 – or even the less potent form D2 – include the following: Vitamin D3 multivitaminsConcentrated Baby Vitamin D DropsOver-the-counter supplementsPrescription strength supplements or vitaminsOmega Fatty Acid Vitamin D3 GummiesTopical psoriasis cream (commonly called “Dovonex” and fond in the form of calcipotriene)Mouse and D-con Rat Poison Despite having...
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Mushroom I’m-Yunity for dogs with cancer
December 2019 If your dog was just diagnosed with one of my most hated cancers: hemangiosarcoma (typically of the spleen, liver and right atrium of the heart), read on. I’ve previously written about hemangiosarcoma here. While surgery and chemotherapy are invasive, there are a few newer options out there. Including a few holistic medications like turkey tail mushroom and yunnan baiyao. I’ve also written about some up and coming research about newer drugs (called...
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Can feeding this cat food make you less allergic to cats?
I recently just heard about a revolutionary approach to managing cat allergies – through diet. So, if you happen to be allergic to cats and have always wanted one, read on. Purina has demonstrated a new way to decrease the cat allergen, Fel d1, that is released by cats (typically via their saliva). By feeding a new diet, you can decrease how “allergenic” your cat is. Based on research from the Purina Institute, you can reduce the amount of Fel d1 by almost 50%! BTW,...
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What I’m thankful for as a veterinarian this Thanksgiving holiday
As Thanksgiving approaches, I like to take the time to reflect back on all that I’m thankful for. (In reality, we should be thankful more than one day a year!). I’ll start by writing about the dedication at the beginning of my dog book It’s a Dog’s Life… But It’s Your Carpet. #ad This humorous, Q&A book on dog ownership took a lot of time to come to fruition, and my dedication to all those that I was thankful for is listed below: To my parents, who taught me...
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Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for Vets and Pets
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is flooded with calls every Halloween from worried pet owners and from veterinarians who need help. To help you prepare for the big night, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has put together two lists HERE —the first one for veterinarians and the second for pet owners—based on our most commonly noted problems. And don’t forget to download the posters for fast and easy reference in your facility! 1) Prep for glow stick...
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Top 10 ways to increase environmental enrichment in your cat’s life…
Looking to improve your cat’s quality of life? Recent guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Society of Feline Medicine stated that there are important 5 pillars of providing a healthy feline environment include supporting a cat’s physical health, their emotional wellbeing, and interaction with humans and other animals. So, how do you do this as a good cat owner? By implementing the following: Provide a safe placeProvide...
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