VETERINARY INFORMATION FOR CATS AND DOGS
DrAlleyne When an older pet goes under anesthesia it can cause a great amount of anxiety for both the owner and veterinarian involved. A common question I get from clients when their pet are about to go under anesthesia is: “Will they wake up?”. This concern leads to many owners electing not to go ahead with many procedures that … Read moreWhat you need to know about your older pet and anesthesia
“If at first you don’t succeed, then do what your veterinarian told you to do.” I found this quote on a T-shirt recently and it made me think of an issue I deal with every day on my job. That issue is compliance. How many of you as pet owners have given all medications or … Read moreCompliance issues and Pet Owners
This post will be a unique one for me. Instead of writing 400+ word article, I thought I would just ask my readers several questions. The answers of these questions will be what this post is made up of. So feel free to leave comments. Here are some questions for you to answer honestly … Read moreHow do you view your Pet?
According to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Athens Georgia, the first positive case of Canine influenza was confirmed in Georgia. This was determined by testing for the virus from nasal and throat swabs. The affected dog was believed to have been in an Atlanta boarding facility prior to showing signs. This dog was coughing, lethargic, had … Read moreCanine Influenza confirmed in Georgia
How many of you as pet owners have come home to your belongings destroyed or your furnishings soiled with urine or other excrement? I am sure there were feelings of frustration and anger. There was probably a strong urge to punish your pet to ensure that this never happens again. Many of you either did … Read more7 Tips on How to Appropriately Punish Your Pet
The above title seems to be the tone of many websites I have seen recently in the blogosphere. Many of these sites pit holistic and traditional medicine against each other when they both can have their place. The purpose of this article is not to uplift or disparage one over the other. The plan … Read moreAre All Veterinarians Money Hungry?
If you are reading this article it is very likely that you know somebody who has a desire to be a veterinarian. It could be yourself, a relative, or even a colleague of yours. If somebody wants to find information on what is involved in being a veterinarian, it is easy find what is required. … Read moreBeing a Veterinarian: What does it take?
The hardest thing to witness with our pets are watching them age. When we age we experience changes such as wrinkles and graying hair. In similarity when our pets age they may undergo many physical and behavioral changes. Some of these changes require us to adjust the care that we provide for them. I … Read moreHow do we handle aging in cats?
Okay, I can admit this title can be a little misleading. This article is not meant to berate people who have financial issues when it comes to taking their pet to a veterinarian. The purpose is to offer tips to future and current pet owners on how to minimize your financial burden for your … Read moreIf you can’t Afford the Vet, You can’t Afford the Pet!
We have all seen the commercials: There is a pleasant scene with a person or persons smiling and enjoying life. It seems to imply that the involved party are enjoying life because of the drug they are advertising. Then at the conclusion of the ad we are presented with the long list of side … Read moreSide effects and your pet