It has been a while since I’ve sat down to share some news in the veterinary world. But the recent release of an injectable mono-clonal antibody pain management option for dogs (there is a similar version for the use in cats) prompted me to share the exciting news. Recently, the FDA has authorized the release [...]
An article that has been kindly reproduced with permission from it's author, Dr. Nancy Kay and via a wonderful veterinary-based blog called Pawcurious... something to think about and to consider when choosing your veterinarian. Price Shopping: To Be Avoided at All Costs I recently exchanged emails with a woman who was feeling frustrated while searching [...]
OMG!!! TICKS!!! After the winter that we’ve had, most of us were very excited to see that summer has finally arrived. However, at least in the Richmond/Midlothian area, we seem to be having an exceptionally bad tick season. It’s almost like the ticks that made it through the winter came out even stronger and with [...]
How are the New Year’s Resolutions going? I expect many of us are not as diligent as we were earlier this year. We are lucky to live in a community that does tend towards healthy eating and living, and many of us do try to watch what we eat and exercise and maintain a healthy [...]
Let’s keep the holidays happy! It’s that time again! Somehow 2013 has flown by, and we are looking at Thanksgiving, Christmas and that beloved time of family gatherings, gift giving, travel and the all-important, consumption of ridiculous amounts of food. But let’s not forget our furry, four-legged friends and what the holidays mean to them. [...]
Acupuncture- What’s the Point? In this day and age, you probably have heard of Acupuncture. It has become a main-stream modality of healing and health. Many people pursue acupuncture for treatment of everything from chronic pain to fertility issues to stress management. It is even covered by some health insurance carriers. Did you know that [...]
You've seen them. You've heard about them. Perhaps this year, you are even suffering through them. FLEAS! Fleas are the dreaded menace of many a pet owner. For some reason, fleas cause more issues with our owners (and the comfort of their pets) than any other parasite combined. Even though we talk about ticks and [...]
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America will be celebrating National Vet Tech Week. Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 As beloved four legged friends, pets are beloved members of our family, and often a top priority. The same should be for their healthcare. The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Inc., (NAVTA) has proclaimed Oct. 14 [...]
Many people tell me that they would LOVE to be a veterinarian, except that they "could never" put a pet down. They applaud the fact that I can, because the thought of such an act is incomprehensible to them. They are right. One would hope that the decision as to whether it is "time" is one [...]
I know, I know...we're going into the best time of the year (if you love to eat!) Halloween is going to be here in a couple of weeks, then Thanksgiving and then holiday parties and then Christmas/Hanukkah.....and then January, when we all sit around and wonder how we spent three months eating, relatively non-stop! Well, [...]
