Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
The Sea Life Park of Hawaii has been trying to help the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle population by releasing hatchings from artificial nest sites back into the ocean. In 1989, a few hatchlings were held back and raised at various locations across the United States and Canada. When the turtles upper shell reached 40cm or …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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, …
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 …
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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 …
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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Although this was primarily started to promote human eye health, I think we should also include animals. Glaucoma in all species, means an increase in ocular pressure that can damage the optic nerve. In a normal eye, the fluid of the eye, aqueous humor, drains out of the eye …
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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Many people enjoy eating fish. As world human populations grow, we put ever increasing stress on the fish in our oceans. During my recent visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, I learned several important items. In the U.S. we import 80% of our fish. Second, there is a website that provides great information about the types and …