October 23, 2013 Nearly 600 U.S. pet deaths associated with Chinese jerky treats; cause is still elusive Australian research blames unknown toxin; FDA encourages veterinarians to submit reports, data and urine samples from suspected cases. In the wake of an Australian Veterinary Journal1 article outlining a study of dogs exposed to dried chicken treats produced […]
This is new from Dr. Jon of petplace.com: Summer is your dog’s favorite time for road trips! But is it safe to take your dog in the car without a safety restraint? Studies say no. We would never put our children in the car without a seatbelt. Why should our dogs be any different? I’ve […]
Another day, another new infectious disease. In the midst of a record-breaking West Nile virus outbreak that has claimed 66 lives and infected almost 1,600 in 2012, we have a new threat from my least favorite external parasite, the tick. This newly discovered virus dubbed the “Heartland virus” is yet another reason to protect you […]
Sorry for the long absence but I have just been busy with life. I lost my sister recently and had other losses as well. Since I last posted in here I lost my beloved Annie Mouse on Nov. 26th, 2011. She lost her battle with a tumor on her leg that started as scar tissue […]
Don’t let this happen to you and your dog: How the Doctor Almost Killed Her Dog By RANDI HUTTER EPSTEIN, M.D. The week before Christmas, I nearly killed my German shepherd. Dexter with Ellie. Dexter in Central Park. His name is Dexter, and he’s 11 years old. It all began on a Saturday morning in […]
I am going to reprint an article that I found here about the dangers of Xylitol, which is a sugar-alcohol based sweetener. Dec 14, 2010 The Dangers of Xylitol Most everyone knows that chocolate should be kept out of reach of pets. There is a new threat to be concerned about. The new types of […]
Why do I volunteer to answer questions for people about their pets and not get paid for it? Well, aside from the fact that not everything in life is about money, I think I can answer this question by showing you some of the feedback I get from these people who I have never met. […]
I have sad news to report-I had to put down my 15 yr old cat Crouton on May 16th. She was dying of kidney failure, a much to common affliction of older cats. If a cat older than 11 doesn’t die of old age, then cancer or kidney failure will get them in the end. […]
What exactly is a Vet Tech? I have heard this asked many times and I am not sure that the question is ever answered out there in the general public. Most people do not know what a Vet Tech is or what we do. But if you ever take your pet into a veterinary clinic […]
Hello everyone! This will be my newest blog about Pet Care. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician and I practiced for over 35 yrs total. I was forced to retire in 2000 from a serious back injury sustained on the job but I am still licensed and keep current in all aspects of veterinary medicine. […]