Police officers dedicate their lives to protect and serve the public. One special officer took that oath to the next level, when he acted to aid a wild animal in distress. Officer Robins of the Scottsdale Police Department spotted a young bobcat caught in traffic on a major roadway. Afraid for it’s safety, he risked his …
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Scottish Terriers
Recently, I attended a birthday party for this handsome boy. J.R. turned six. Like all Scottish Terriers, this inquisitive guy likes to keep track of everything and everyone around him. He ‘protects’ his property from rabbits and other critters and is a loving companion. As a bonus, he keeps the floors clean earning him the …
Navajo Animal-Control Officers Shoot 50 Dogs
I was shocked to learn this week that Navajo County animal-control officers shot and killed more than 50 dogs. In an article published in the ARIZONA REPUBLIC titled “Shooting of 50 dogs by county criticized” reporters Glen Creno and Alex Dalenberg stated the officers felt it would be too difficult and dangerous to catch the dogs. So …
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Greyhounds – Name This Painful Degenerative Disease
This blog post is dedicated to Sadie and Divot, two wonderful greyhounds who were adopted from The Houston Gulf Greyhound Park. Sadie, the brindle (multi-colored), is a shy girl. She prefers to sleep in small places that probably remind her of a kennel. Divot, the dark one, is the exact opposite. She loves to lay in her daddy’s lap while …
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Pets Are Part Of The Family: Poll Results
I was recently interviewed by Megan Scott of the Associated Press. The AP partnered in a recent poll on people’s view toward pets and their role in the family. Many of us know this intrinsically, but about half of those polled believe animals are a full and essential part of the family. Below is a link to the article from my …
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Buddy – A German Shepherd Mix
The morning began like any other. I placed a collar on Susie and headed out for a walk. As I locked the front door, Susie began to growl. There on the driveway, a coyote stood staring at us. Scratches covered his scrawny body. The three of us stood looking at each other for a minute before I …
Socializing Orphan Kittens
Raising an orphan kitten is rewarding and also a huge responsibility. Between late night feedings, stimulating the little ones to void and keeping them warm, it’s a full time commitment. While most surrogate parents learn to handle the kitten’s physical needs, some may unintentionally ignore their emotional needs. Out of love, people spoil them. The indulged little tyke grows into a naughty …
Excitement Urination In Dogs
Over my career, I observed many people who confuse excitement urination with submissive urination. The poor guardians stop petting their dog’s head, speak in a quiet voice and ignore the dog when they return home, yet the problem still persists. Every time the dog gets excited, urine puddles on the floor because the underlying cause is not addressed. In …
What Did This Dog Swallow?
The last several posts to ‘You Make The Diagnosis’ have been pretty difficult, so I decided to give you an easy one. The following is a picture of a dog’s mouth. It focuses on the base of the tongue (upper right corner) at the back of the mouth. The questions are; What did this dog swallow? How did …
Submissive Urination In Dogs
Inappropriate urination is a common problem we treat in veterinary medicine. People have little tolerance for a dog who leaves a puddle on the floor every time they enter the room. I have to admit, I also find it annoying when dogs flood the exam table and then try to place their wet paws on my face . …