I spent most of my adult life preparing for veterinary school without admitting it, because I figured I would never make it there. Every financial and academic decision I made, I made with this goal in mind, even though I never discussed it. I went to community college on a scholarship for free tuition, worked… Read More
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Think Twice Before Giving Pets as Gifts
There are few things cuter than a puppy or kitten in a box. But before you consider giving a pet as a gift this holiday season, remember that you’re gifting someone a tremendous responsibility. Pets are a decade-long commitment of time, energy, and money. Talk it out and remember that a pet is a… Read More
The Veterinarian’s Holiday Survival Checklist
Where did the year go? I need three more Augusts (minus the sweltering heat here in Florida) to catch up! The holidays are always stressful, even for those of us who love them. We have a tendency to do everything possible to make the holidays harder than they have to be. Here are a few… Read More
Two Tricks That Keep Bad Pet Advice Alive
I love the Internet. I love discovering new things, meeting people, and getting things done faster than ever before. But there’s one part of the Internet that makes my head hurt, and that’s the way it circulates bad pet advice. Generally, I’m pretty pleased with how much good pet advice is out there…. Read More
My Oversight Cost a Dog’s Life- and This is What the Owner Did
Although I’ve been a veterinarian for over ten years now and feel confident in my abilities, a few years ago I made an obvious mistake that I believe cost a young dog his life, and it left me devastated. An aggressive Lab mix named Buddy was seen by my associate for not eating his dry… Read More
A Musical Tribute to Dr. Google
There are many people and websites that claim to have expert opinions on the care and keeping of pets but ultimately, the best source of information is your vet clinic. Everyone’s favorite veterinary songstress, Kelsey Beth Carpenter RVT, takes to her guitar to remind you not to believe everything you read or hear. … Read More