A lot of people with pet allergies assume they can never have or be around pets again, but this week, Dr. Andy comes to the rescue with 5 simple tips to help (non-severe) allergy sufferers keep on lovin’ pets! Read More
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What Are You Feeding Your Dog?!
There are a ton of options out there when it comes to dog food, and not all of them are created equal. This week, Dr. Andy shares 5 things you can’t afford to get wrong when it comes to feeding your pooch. 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
8 Secret Signs Your Pet is in Pain
Since pets can’t just speak up and tell us when they’re experiencing pain, we have to keep a lookout for clues. This week, Dr. Andy shares 8 subtle signs that your fur baby may be struggling. Read More
Are You Loving Your Pet to Death?
In the winter of 2010, I was living in Leesburg, Va., with my wife and our 2-year-old daughter. When a snowstorm blanketed the area, my wife and I decided it was time for our daughter’s first snow experience. First time parents that we were, we bundled her up like a little Michelin man, wrapped in… Read More
Are Annual Exams Really Necessary?
Last year, in a much-discussed New York Times article titled “Let’s (Not) Get Physicals,” a physician reporter named Elisabeth Rosenthal argued that annual physical examinations for human patients are pointless. She cited a Canadian government task force recommendation to abandon annual physical examinations because they are “nonspecific,” “inefficient” and “potentially harmful” (in that they may lead… Read More