Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs - One of These is Not Like the Other, Don't Ask Me Why, Go Ask Your Mot
Luckily, we now have a couple of ways to predict how these tumors will behave. One way is to use a new grading system in which the tumors a
Hotter Than Blue Blazes
If you suspect that your dog is having heatstroke, they should be cooled immediately. Submerge them in cool water or ice water, and try to g
Tick-Borne Diseases
Lyme Disease: Clinical signs in dogs often don’t show up for weeks to months after infection. Some dogs will run a fever, and rarely, heart
I’d Like to Check You For Ticks
Before we jump into the tick species, we should talk briefly about the tick life cycle. Ticks start as eggs. After they hatch, they are know
Fleas - Nasty Little Buggers!
Fleas aren't just a nuisance. THEY CAN KILL! Fleas suck blood, and they can cause a severe anemia, especically in young puppies and kitt
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: That is the Question
We are going to talk about the vaccines available for cancer patients. Yes, there are cancer vaccines available, but they are used in patien
Summertime Blues - No Dogs Allowed
Hookworms are common in puppies and kittens. They are voracious blood suckers, and they can cause such severe anemia in puppies and kittens
There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on!
Seizures are caused by an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. Physically, seizures can manifest with abnormal mentation, but the mos
Veterinary Suicide and Depression
Veterinarians in the United States are more likely to suffer from psychiatric disorders, experience bouts of depression, and have suicidal t
Raw Diets – Good or Just Gross?
First, let me tell you that there are two categories of raw meat-based diets (RMBDs). The categories are commercial and home-prepared. Of th
