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...
Read MorePurple Leash Project on Domestic Abuse & Animals
Pet Lovers To Take The Lead For Domestic Violence Survivors With Pets This OctoberDid you know these staggering statistics? 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will suffer abuse?48% of domestic abuse victims will stay with their abuser in fear of what will happen to their pets if they leave?Only 10% of domestic violence shelters today accept pets? As an organization built on the belief that people and pets are better together, Purina committed more than $500,000 to create RedRover +...
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Is blue-green algae poisonous to dogs?
If you let your dog jump in the water, please heed! If your dog is exposed to blue-green algae, it can be fatal… even with just a few licks. As the dog days of summer sadly come to an end, I wanted to write to warn you to be more discriminating about what lakes you let your dog swim in this summer. Maybe I’m just a bit paranoid, but when it comes to swimming in lakes, you want to make sure to avoid ones that have that green scum layer on top of the lake. Why? It’s because during...
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Top 10 cities affected by heartworm disease in dogs!
New monthly report alerts pet parents, veterinarians and pet-related service providers about U.S. metropolitan areas with highest percentage increase in positive heartworm tests. CAPC’s recommendation for year-round heartworm protection and annual testing is more important than ever to ensure dogs and cats are protected — no matter where they live or travel SALEM, ORE. (June 17, 2019) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading...
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