The Ruff Choices Pet Parents Must Make When Their Pet Has Cancer More and more often these days, dogs are considered true members of the family – and for good reason. But while we (and our pets) most certainly consider this is a wonderful development, all that love and connection has […]
#WorldCancerDay – Early Detection Is The Key To Preventing Feline Cancer
Cancer is an unfortunate disease that affects millions of people each year. With several advancements being made daily to try and understand the various forms of this disease humans and animals alike continue to be diagnosed daily. Cancer is the leading cause of natural death in cats and virtually fifty percent of felines will develop […]
Chemotherapy for pets – is it an option?
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 […]
Is Homeopathy Right For Your Pet?
Dr. Jill Elliot, homeopathic veterinarian and owner of Happy Tails Holistic Veterinary Services in New York City, specializes in meeting the needs of cats, dogs, and horses through all-natural, homeopathic methods. A former student of Dr. Richard Pitcairn, who is widely considered to be the father of homeopathic veterinary practice in the US, Eliot’s three […]
Pet Health Insurance
When John Liu’s pug snuck into the kitchen and consumed an entire box of donuts a year ago, the last thing John expected was a veterinary bill of $1,800. “She started vomiting a few hours afterward,” he lamented. “I rushed her to my vet where she was eventually diagnosed with pancreatitis.” After numerous blood […]