Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
As a veterinarian, I always worry about my patients coming into contact with medicated creams from their owners. One of the worst is 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) which is used in humans to treat basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis of the skin. The patient applies a cream containing 5-FU to the affected area. Unfortunately, 5-FU is …
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Great job Barb! I would wait until you can handle the kittens before introducing them to the others. I understand your dilemma about the Revolution but I think you did the right thing by treating them. To help them trust you again, I would try bits of cooked chicken for a special treat. Play with them …
Three months have gone by.The kittens are about 6 months old.The first three caught are now playing with me with toys. They are not allowing contact.I am taking your advice and not forcing it. The male leader will play and run up to my feet and then smell them and run away.I am spending about …
As more states legalize the use of marijuana, more and more pets will be exposed and poisoned. The psychoactive chemical is known as THC (delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Hashish is a form of marijuana with a higher concentration of THC than the regular variety. Here is what to look for in a pet, usually a dog, who has ingested …
Organophosphates are commonly used to kill insects and pests in homes and gardens throughout the world. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize this highly effective compound is also highly effective at killing animals. Here is what happened to my friend. She agreed to share her story in order to educate people and hopefully, prevent future poisonings. My …
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Organophosphates is the name given to a large group of chemicals that inhibit cholinesterase function. The two most common members of this group are malathion and parathion but there are many others. Organophosphates are insecticides used in a variety of products for home and garden use as well as in agriculture. Because organophosphates inhibit two different sites, …
Animals are great for our health. Studies of the human-animal bond prove this fact over and over again. So, for 2014, here’s a list of 14 ways that animals improve our health & wellness. Animals; 1) Lower our blood pressure2) Lower our blood levels of cholesterol3) Help us get more exercise4) Increase our social interaction5) Lower …
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Early in my career, I cared for a lovely miniature Schnauzer who I will call Mindy. She was owned by a very nice retired couple. They called her their “baby’ and spared no expense caring for her. Unfortunately, they did not make a plan for Mindy’s care after their deaths. They assumed, like so many of us do, that one …
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the second book in the Coated With Fur series will be published! The world launch of Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love is February 11th, 2014 at 7:00 pm. We will celebrate at the wonderful Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona. Be the first to hear Dr. Nelson speak and get a signed …
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The first step in examining a pet is to obtain a thorough medical history. This is where a little preparation can really help your veterinarian diagnose medical problems in your pets. It might also lower your costs by preventing unnecessary tests. This is what I like to see people bring to a routine office visit: 1) Copy …