Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
Last week, I had the privilege of meeting Bruno, a six week old German Shepherd. With his adorable face and sweet disposition, this little guy had me wrapped around his paw in an instant. What a charmer! I can’t wait to watch him grow into those paws. German Shepherds are prone to an eye problem that …
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Pictured below are two adoreable puppies who belong to a rare breed of dogs. The puppies were born pink like pigs. Their color develops slowly over their first year of life. Name this bald breed of dog. Diagnosis: Mexican Hairless DogThe Mexican Hairless breed of dog is a popular pet thorought Central and South America. …
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Pictured below is a lovely little Shih Tzu named Suki. As a veterinarian, I think of this breed as a love sponge, wanting to soak up every bit of attention they can from their family. Unfortuantely, Shih Tzu’s are also prone to a host of health problems. Name the common health problems found in this breed. …
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels or cavs as they are commonly called are a royal breed that originated in the United Kingdom. This toy breed comes in four different colors-blenheim, tricolor, black and tan and ruby. Most cavs possess a wonderful personality, making them an outstanding family dog. Veterinarians enjoy working with this breed because of their temperament. Unfortunately, …
Pictured below is the rear end of an adult, orange cat. His back legs are seen on the right side of the image and the underside of his tail is on the left. His owner noticed a bloody area of skin just below his anus. Name this common condition in cats. Diagnosis: Cat Fight …
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Conures are a type of small parrot that originate from Central and South America. Although they come in a variety of colors, they all share one thing in common . . . an unquenchable zest for life. These little dynamos are the Jack Russel Terriers of the bird world, bold and inquisitive. They are also quite vocal as demonstrated …
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Living in the desert has introduced me to a whole new ecosystem, full of wonderful plants and animals. Recently, the bird pictured below ventured into our backyard. It even posed for a picture before jumping off the wall in pursuit of a lizard. Name this ground bird found in the desert southwest. (Hint: This species …
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The Devon Rex breed is know to carry an autosomal recessive gene that causes severe disease. Breeders look for it in young kittens by watching them in the litter box. Healthy kittens will assume a standard squatting posture and hold it while they empty their bladders. In affected kittens, their heads will drop while voiding until they contact the side …
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Last Saturday, I met a wonderful terrier mix. He greeted me with warmth and affection until he realized who I was . . . THE VET. He promptly crawled under the chair occupied by his owner. What a smart boy! When I opened his mouth I noticed damage to his teeth. Review the photo and note …
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This beauty is Tama, a Bedlington Terrier. She is a friendly girl who enjoys the company of dogs, humans and her family’s cat. She is even nice to her veterinarian! When not making friends, this little socialite loves to play with her ball. She is a wonderful ambassador for her breed. Unfortunately, some Bedlington Terriers will develop severe liver disease. The disease is …
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