Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
It is a wonderful experience to write a book and have it well received. Particularly since this is my debut book. I am honored and thrilled to share the news that Coated With Fur: A Vet’s Life is now recognized as a Staff Pick at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona. This independent bookseller has …
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I just received an e-mail from Kari Nienstedt, the Arizona Representative of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), announcing the inaugural public meeting of Arizona Coalition for Equines (ACE). According to her e-mail, the goals of this organization are: 1) Educate owners, law enforcement and the public regarding the appropriate care and treatment …
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I need your help. Five beautiful kittens and their mother need homes. There are four boys and one girl. The poor mom was abandoned when the owners moved. That makes me want to scream! The foster contacted me asking for help in placing them. The kittens were born April 21st after their mom, who was injured and been out on …
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Many people have been kind enough to ask how the book is going so here is a quick update. The process has been most gratifying. To hear the joy the book is bringing to animal lovers is both a thrill and a relief! The first request by a reviewer came from New Zealand Changing Hands …
As I watch the pictures of birds coated with oil flash across my television screen, my heart aches for all the living creatures who call the gulf coast home. I feel especially bad for the pelicans who were making a comeback from brink extinction. Working with wildlife is a bittersweet endeavor because of the high death …
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On May 24th, 2010 the Food and Drug Administrations teamed up with the National Institutes of Health to launch a new website called the Safety Reporting Portal. The site is designed to allow veterinarians and pet owners to report adverse reactions to pet food and treats. It also allows manufacturers of animal drugs to report …
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Great news, Pete the Moose has been given a new lease on life thanks to the Vermont state legislature and the untiring efforts of many people. As you may recall, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife ordered the preserve in which Pete lives to close or euthanize Pete and the other animals. In their infinite wisdom, …
Two weeks ago, I met with the video professionals at Master Video Disc and Design. My hope was for them to create an interesting trailer for the new book. They dug into my image archives with zest. Rocky and Janita took the raw materials I gave them and created a wonderful short video clip. They are also a joy …
This week I received an Animal Health Smartbrief from the American Veterinary Medical Association which announced pets in New Mexico contracted plague. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, two dogs and two cats contracted the plague this spring. The hantavirus is carried by fleas often found on rodents. Fortunately, all of the animals …
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Spring has hit the Valley of the Sun – flowers are blooming, birds are nesting and, unfortunately, the snakes are out. When the snakes come out of hibernation they are very thirsty and hungry. Once those needs are satisfied, their minds turn to mating. The single-minded snakes go looking for love and sometimes end up in …
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