When your dog gets an upset stomach, it’s natural to want to help him. That’s why I get so many questions about over-the-counter medications like Pepto Bismol. Here’s what you need to know about your pooch and the pink chalky liquid that soothes and coats human stomachs. So there you have it. If… Read More
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Can Medical Marijuana Help Pets In Pain?
I can’t take a pass on this one. Today, I’m cutting through all the smoke to answer a burning question: “Can marijuana help pets in pain?” Here’s my answer: I know a lot of people want to get as much information as they can on this topic. Below, I’ve weeded out a lot of… Read More
I Missed A Tumor In My Own Veterinary Technician’s Dog
I messed up. I missed a tumor in my own veterinary technician’s dog. How did I let this happen? How did I fail Smokey and Amanda? Smokey was my inspiration for a new cancer awareness program called See Something, Do Something. I am on a mission to help us all detect tumors earlier –… Read More
Are You Doing All You Can To Prevent Patient Pain?
By: Tasha McNerney BS, CVT Recently I had the privilege of running the anesthesia on my friend/coworker’s dog, Maggie, undergoing surgery to repair an ACL tear. The anesthesia itself was uneventful and – dare I say it? – even boring. (Side note 1: It’s a good thing when the anesthetic event is boring; that means… Read More
Top 2014 Dog Names – Molly, Max, and Bassets
By: Meg Pierson I have an actor friend with tremendous talent and a love of literature. One day while we were walking together after a Shakespeare in the Park performance, she revealed a long-time dream of hers. She does not currently own a dog but one day she wants to have a basset hound… Read More
Top 5 Secret Things This Vet Is Thankful For
As I reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday, most of the things I’m thankful for sound a bit cliché. I’m thankful for my health and the health of my family, the people I work with who make my job great, and the pet owners who bring their pets to me and do right by them. I’m… Read More