Chemotherapy is one of the four major therapies for cancer–the three others being surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy. During most of the consults that we do, chemotherapy is discussed. The looks I get when I recommend chemotherapy for people’s pets can range from unbelief to fright. The first thing that I do is immediately tell […]
Protect Your Pet! World Rabies Day!
September 28 is recognized as World Rabies Day! Rabies is a pet parent’s worst nightmare! Today is the day to be aware of the cold hard facts and how to prevent this horrible disease. Its ideal to know about rabies and how to protect your pet from the dreaded infection. Rabies is nearly always […]
Cat Scratch 101: How to Have Harmony in the Home while Keeping the Claws
With 88 million cats taking advantage of the way we humans find them absolutely irresistible, Americans are no strangers to the odd shredded couch cushion, torn drapery, or ruined carpet. The fact of the matter is: Cat’s scratch. Sometimes it may feel like they scratch to spite us, but in truth scratching is a natural, […]
Ask The Vet – Preventing Puppies From Parvo
Every day, dogs are “rescued” off the street and whisked away to shelters, where volunteers with utmost intentions care for these canines until a caring, loving owner can bring them home. In an ideal world, the master quickly forms a bond with their four-legged companion, and the two live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this […]
Keeping the Sparkle in Your Dog’s Smile!
Coconutt certainly knows how to make an entrance. The twelve year old English Bulldog lights up every room, thanks to her new eye-catching gold crown on her canine tooth. Coconutt’s proud owner, Byron Lopez, will tell you his motivation for fitting her with a gold crown occurred after she fractured it and needed a […]
Fire Hydrants and Dogs! The Facts about Territorial Marking!
The scene is a familiar one: a dog approaches a hydrant, sniffs it, lifts his leg and … well you get the idea. While not exclusive to dogs, territorial marking is certainly one of the behaviors most commonly associated with them. The behavior usually consists of a dog depositing small traces of urine on a […]