Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
Last November I announced a contest for National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. I am pleased to announce the honorees of the donations to the Animal Humane Society in Minnesota, the Humane Society of Seattle/King County and the Arizona Humane Society. I was born and raised in Minnesota, graduated from the University of Minnesota College of …
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Pictured below is a handsome cat named Cheetah. He was a little shy at first but awfully nice. It turns out he is a very sweet fellow. Although to some he might look like a wild feline, his family tree includes only domestic cats. According to the Cat Fanciers Association, this breed is a mix of Abyssinian, …
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There are several options for treating hyperthyroidism in cats. Since each treatment has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, it is vital to match the treatment to the individual cat. Please discuss these options with your veterinarian before deciding on a course of therapy. 1) Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of the diseased tissue was the …
I am taking one more break from animal related topics to help people who are recovering from the CODOX-M/IVAC plus Rituxan protocol (Modified MaGrath). As a patient, I was frustrated by the lack of information regarding this protocol. I didn’t know what to expect. This post will cover what I experienced the year after finishing chemo. Please remember, every person will react …
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I’m happy to announce the 2012 Animal Charity Grant. It is open to animal and wildlife nonprofits in all 50 of the United States. Details are at veterinarycreative.com on the Animal Charity Grant tab on the left hand side. Please let the director of your favorite nonprofit know about this opportunity. Congratulations again to the 2011 winner – Spay Neuter Project …
Normally, this blog is dedicated to providing information that will improve animal health. Well, the next two posts will focus on humans and helping people with cancer. When I was diagnosed with double hit lymphoma (non-Hodgkin’s large B cell lymphoma and Burkitt’s lymphoma), the lack of information surprised me. So, this post will focus on …
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In early December 2011, I had the privilege of going to Costa Rica. Wow, what a great country! It is beautiful and filled with amazing animals. If you enjoy watching wildlife in their natural environment, I would strongly recommend a trip to Costa Rica. During a boat trip through a national park, I recorded the following video. Please listen closely …
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Yesterday, I met a wonderful Chihuahua named Belle. She is a two pound, kissing machine. The pup wiggles her entire body when she meets a new person and then showers them with affection. I wish all Chihuahuas were as well-behaved as Belle. Unfortunately, this is not the case. I learned that the hard way. Isn’t Belle …
To my family and friends, Please enjoy this holiday message made for you!
Costa Rica is a beautiful country filled with amazing animals. During a recent vacation to the Guanacaste Province, I took a river tour to observe flora and fauna. My guide, Olmon Sosa, pointed out the creatures pictured below. I would have never found them on my own. Name this well camouflaged animal. Diagnosis: Brazilian Long-nosed Bat (Phychonycteris naso) The Brazilian Long-nosed …
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