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Diabetes is one of the most common endocrine diseases in animals. Despite this, many families are shocked and overwhelmed when their pets are initially diagnosed. It is true that …
When Twinkle Toes’ owner brought her to see us the day before Thanksgiving, she never imagined that her 7 month old cat would need emergency surgery. She had been …
On a Tuesday afternoon in late September, we received a call that a 6 month old puppy had been attacked by an alligator and was on the way to …
These days, most people consider their pets to be members of the family. They can’t imagine a scenario in which they would be separated from them and certainly would …
Recurrent ear infections are a very common problem for pets in Florida. Heat and humidity result in dark, warm, moist ear canals– a perfect environment for growing microorganisms! Swimming …
Nearly every day, someone tells me about a child who dreams of becoming a veterinarian. A very small percentage will actually make it. Loving pets is only the beginning; …
Do you remember the last time you were limping? Maybe you sprained your ankle or your knee was acting up or you were battling sciatica. Whatever the specific reason, …
As a veterinarian and mother of small children, I am a strong advocate for families including pets! I do, however, have serious concerns about the numerous recent news stories …
Should you have a health insurance plan for your pets? This is a tricky question to answer because we all hope to never need insurance. If we are lucky, …
I’d like to share an excerpt from a conversation I have had hundreds of times in 20 years of working at veterinary clinics: Client “My dog/cat is itchy.” Me: …
