Proper ocular hygiene for dogs prone to tear stains
Improve the health and comfort of canine patients prone to tear stains by talking to their owners about proper ocular hygiene. Tear stains in dogs…
Category: Dogs
Pet food math
As veterinarians, we are often asked to recommend specific pet foods. This involves treading the line between our knowledge of canine and feline physiology, clinical…
For an animal’s health and homeostasis, look to the renal proximal tubule
Maintaining the healthy differentiated state of the renal proximal tubule should be the goal of every pet caregiver. In all mammals, the renal proximal tubule…
4 ways to avoid video fatigue when practicing telemedicine
Telemedicine is the new norm for veterinary clinics, and in many ways it makes lives easier for practitioners and their clients. But there is one…
Pet cams – why all the hype?
Pet cams have become very trendy in recent years… and with good reason! Take a look at what these devices do, why people love them,…
When you can’t pay your vet bills
Combine the high cost of veterinary care with an unstable economy weakened by the pandemic, and it’s not surprising that a lot of people are…
Diagnosing canine gastrointestinal and pancreatic diseases
A discussion of some of the tests that are currently available (or will be in the near future) for diagnosing gastrointestinal and pancreatic diseases in…
An interesting case of inappropriate supplementation in a puppy
A few well-chosen supplements can help a dog or other animal live longer and feel better, but almost nothing is written about the effects of…
10 most common medical conditions in dogs and cats
From allergies to thyroid problems…take a look at the most common medical conditions veterinarians see in their dog and cat patients. When you take your…
6 safety tips for dog toys
Playing with toys is important to your dog’s well-being and happiness. To guard against accidental injury, follow these six toy safety tips. Play is one…
Novel proteins for your dog or cat
From boar to yak, novel protein sources offer variety to your dog or cat’s diet, help with allergies, and widen your options in a time…
Emotions: a powerful tool for understanding health and disease in animals
Research reveals that human emotions are powerful energies that impact both health and disease. Our emotions also impact those around us, including our companion animals.…
