Pictured below is the rear end of a middle-aged female dog. Her tail is to the left and her legs are pulled forward, to the right. The dog had a normal heat cycle four months prior. The owners noticed that she was sleeping more than normal and picking at her food. A day later, they noticed a […]
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Veterinary Insulin Syringe Recall
Med-Vet International has issued a voluntary recall for insulin syringes distributed across the United States. The 1/2cc U-40 syringes were labeled incorrectly. The affected syringes were labeled as 40 units per 1/2 cc when they are actually 20 units per 1/2 cc. If used as labeled, only half the desired dose of insulin will be […]
A Better Pill To Swallow
Do you and your pet hate needles? Rani Therapeutics is developing a robotic pill that may replace injectable medications. Currently, many medicines must be injected into the body to be effective. Insulin is a great example. If given in pill form, the digestive enzymes break down insulin, rendering it useless. To combat this, medications are […]
Apoquel (Oclacitinib Maleate) for Treating Allergies in Dogs
Treating dogs with allergies can be difficult. Ideally, I like to test them to see what is causing their allergies and then remove those elements from their environment. If the allergen can’t be removed, I place the dog on desensitization therapy by injecting the dog with small amounts of the allergen. But not all dogs respond to […]
Cats Who Attack Visitors At The Door
When I have visitors to the house, my cats head for their favorite hiding spot. As soon as the guests leave, they come running for attention. But not all cats behave this way. Some cats have the opposite response. Instead of hiding, these cats actually attack any visitor who dares enter their domain. As the aggression and injuries […]
Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love Launch Party
Tuesday, Feb. 11th was the launch party for my second book, Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love. We gathered at Changing Hands Bookstore. The night started with fun stories about the human-animal bond as well as some of the animals in the book. After the talk, we celebrated with cupcakes and a book signing. For […]
You Make The Diagnosis: Name This Eye Condition In Dogs
Pictured below is a dog who presented on emergency for an eye problem. This little guy was trying to steal a toy from another dog. The family heard him yelp and found him looking like this. Examine the image below carefully then answer the following questions: 1) What is this condition called? 2) Can it be […]
Pet Dental Health
Many years ago, the American Veterinary Medical Association dedicated February to promoting dental health in pets. When I am in the clinic working with animals, most dogs and cats I see over the age of four have some sort of dental problem. In dogs, I see chipped teeth, inflamed gums and lots of tartar on the teeth, […]
Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love Launch Party
You are invited! If you find yourself in Arizona next Tuesday February 11th, please join us at 7:00 p.m. for the Launch Party. We will celebrate animals and this new book – the second in the Coated With Fur series. I am eager to hear if you like the book. So please join me at Changing Hands Bookstore as we […]
Protect Your Pet During the Superbowl Game
Super Bowl Sunday is here again with all the food and festivities. Before the party begins, take a few minutes to protect your pet. Here is a list of the most common accidents I see on Super Bowl Sunday:1) Dogs and cats hit by cars – When guests arrive, pets sometimes escape through open doors and […]
