Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
Pictured below is a lovely little Shih Tzu named Suki. As a veterinarian, I think of this breed as a love sponge, wanting to soak up every bit of attention they can from their family. Unfortuantely, Shih Tzu’s are also prone to a host of health problems. Name the common health problems found in this breed. …
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels or cavs as they are commonly called are a royal breed that originated in the United Kingdom. This toy breed comes in four different colors-blenheim, tricolor, black and tan and ruby. Most cavs possess a wonderful personality, making them an outstanding family dog. Veterinarians enjoy working with this breed because of their temperament. Unfortunately, …
Today I received an alert from the American Veterinary Medical Association warning that phenobarbital manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals might be mismarked. While the label says the tablets are phenobarbital, the tablets inside may actually be hydrocodone or acetaminophen. If your pet is on phenobarbital manufactured by Qualitest to control seizures, please call your veterinarian to verify …
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It is common sense I suppose, but seeing one of my little rascals in this bag prompted me to write this reminder. Plastic bags are hazardous to pets just as they are for children. The risk of suffocation is obvious. Suffocation can happen so quickly. In addition, animals are fond of swallowing any number of items. I …
Pictured below is the rear end of an adult, orange cat. His back legs are seen on the right side of the image and the underside of his tail is on the left. His owner noticed a bloody area of skin just below his anus. Name this common condition in cats. Diagnosis: Cat Fight …
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