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What Pet Owners Should Do About Coronavirus

March 3, 2020 by Dr. V

There's so much going on in the world today and so much conflicting information, sometimes it's hard to tell up from down and left from right. Like all of you, I'm watching the news intently and trying to balance reasonable precautions without lapsing into panic mode. Here, have a picture the dogs begging for popcorn. That always helps me: I'm not the ultimate authority on epidemiology, but I am surrounded by people who live and research in this space. I trust what they say, so I pass it ... Read more »

Filed Under: Disaster Response, Dogs, Featured Posts, Health, Uncategorized Tagged With: coronavirus, News

What You Should Know About the FDA Alert on Grain Free Dog Foods

September 5, 2018 by Dr. V

A recent FDA alert about the possible connection between grain free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy has been gaining momentum. I'm getting tons of questions about it, and I'm learning as much as I can too. Let me start by saying this: we ALL want what's best for our pets. We might have different approaches for getting there, but that's the goal. For the video version, check out my interview with Dr. Lisa Weeth, DVM, DACVN: You can tell by my intense face we were having a GREAT ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Featured Posts, Health, Picks of the Litter, Uncategorized Tagged With: diet, grain free, nutrition

Heat Stroke is No Joke!

September 10, 2015 by Dr. V

While a local news station was out at a park reporting on the death of a bulldog from heat stroke the day before, they came across another dog who was very close to heat exhaustion, if not stroke. This is despite the warning signs at the park entrance. Though you'd think people would get it by now, some people really don't. To make matters worse, the reporter spent time talking to the ranger about the dog's condition and showing them pouring water on him while neglecting to mention the number ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Fit Life, Health Tagged With: emergencies, heat stroke, info graphics

Wisdom Panel 3.0- the next gen DNA test has arrived

April 8, 2015 by Dr. V

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Mars Veterinary Wisdom 3.0 Panel. Opinions are those of the author.   So, if I showed you a picture of a dog, you may be able to tell me a little about him or her. You would often be able to make some generalizations about temperament- Or adult size- Or medical concerns, such as whether or not a dog can tolerate ivermectin. But what about when it's not entirely obvious, as is the case with my friend Karen's adorable dog ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Health, Lifestyle Tagged With: DNA, MDR1, swab a thon, wisdom panel

An open letter to Kevin Smith and his dog Mulder

February 11, 2015 by Dr. V

Dear Kevin, I'm sure you get fan letters all the time, from people who love your art: Clerks, Dogma, Chasing Amy. I think Chasing Amy was one of the first movies I watched with my boyfriend, who is now my husband. He thinks you're the cheese. I think you are a great writer, and like all great writers you have an amazing willingness to share things that other people hold close. Painful things, like a humiliating experience with an airline or, in this case, the terribly personal loss of a ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Euthanasia/Hospice, Health, Musings Tagged With: Kekoa, kevin smith, mulder, saying goodbye

Vaccine vs Disease, Parvo Edition: an Infographic

February 9, 2015 by Dr. V

Vaccines are a complicated topic, let's start with that. It's impossible to break down the conversation into something so simplistic as "Vaccines: yes or no". Some are more effective than others, some prevent more severe diseases than others. There are some vaccines I did not recommend (hello, FIP) and others I was adamant about (parvo!) when I was in general practice. This is why you should have a good relationship with a vet you trust, who is willing to have a dialogue. On the other hand, ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Features, Health Tagged With: infographic, parvo, parvovirus, vaccines

What Your Natural Health Magazine Doesn’t Want You To Know

December 21, 2014 by Dr. V

After the fifth time someone forwarded me "The Shocking Truth Your Vet Is Hiding" type articles in the past week, I had to take a stop from my scheduled 12 Days of Clinics to address it. I debated on a few clickbait titles for this post: alt: "Why Magazines are Getting Away With Murder" alt: "The Shocking Truth These Publishers Are Hiding" It doesn't really matter what the title is or if it related to the content anyway, but I imagine you already know that. But let's step back a moment, ... Read more »

Filed Under: Cats, Dogs, Health, Musings, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: clickbait, Dogs Naturally, fearmongering, vaccines

Rumble in the Doghouse: Evil Breeders vs Crazy Animal Rights People

November 10, 2014 by Dr. V

There was a time, back in a pre-internet era known as the Good Old Days, when two people who had different opinions on a topic could talk about it and, even if they did not come to an understanding, could at least part ways with a better grasp of the other person's point of view. People with different opinions were still, at the end of the day, people. I'm not entirely sure that is the case anymore. Lest anyone doubt me, proof enough should be the fact that we've just come off an election ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Health, Musings Tagged With: breeders, dogfights, rescues

Clean bill of health…

July 29, 2014 by Dr. V

Can we talk about the fainting schnauzer video? We need to talk about it, because if there's one thing I don't get in this world, it's the current trend for pets with a myriad of medical malfunctions or genetic issues becoming internet sensations. You've seen the video, I imagine. A dog is surprised by the owner she hasn't seen in a year or two, and after freaking out for a few seconds she loses consciousness briefly. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Features, Health Tagged With: fainting, syncope

Cures what ails ya

July 16, 2014 by Dr. V

In the olden days, people used to turn to carnival medicine men or the back pages of Look Magazine for the latest way to solve all of their problems. People don't change, just the technology. Now we have the internet to turn to. If the web is to be believed, and it always is for some reason, there is a new cure for all the world's ills. That cure is coconut oil. It's good for your hair, your skin, your GI tract, your dog, your mental health, and your aura. It's anti-inflammation and ... Read more »

Filed Under: Cats, Daily Life, Dogs, Health, Musings, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: coconut oil, pumpkin, snake oil

Awesome App Alert: Pet First Aid

January 17, 2014 by Dr. V

You're on a walk with your dog. He looks tired. You don't know if he's just tired from the walk or if he's showing early signs of hyperthermia. What do you look for? Unless you have a lot of experience with dogs or happen to have an emergency medicine textbook on you, you might not know. But thanks to increasingly cooler and better apps, you can get some immediate reassurance from your smartphone. The latest must-have app for dog and cat owners just came out, and at $0.99 there's no reason ... Read more »

Filed Under: Cats, Daily Life, Dogs, Health Tagged With: apps, emergencies, first aid, Red Cross

The strange twisted story of canine circovirus

September 10, 2013 by Dr. V

You have probably been hearing a lot about canine circovirus. So have I. You may have heard some conflicting things about this virus. So have I. Because I love you all and I want you to know what I know, I've spent the day trying to make sense of the information that's out there. Here's what I know so far and why I'm not recommending mass panic at this time. Part 1: It's the food Here's how the story evolved, as far as I can piece together. 1. In mid-August, P&G pet foods issues a ... Read more »

Filed Under: Dogs, Health, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: canine circovirus, circo, contagion, emerging disease, recalls, science

World’s Most Adorable Degenerate Produce

September 5, 2013 by Dr. V

A grape. So benign. Frozen, so delicious. Dehydrated, so raisin-y. And in large quantities in dogs, the unassuming grape goes Breaking Bad and becomes a killer. Da da duuuuum.... so let's talk toxic foods for a minute. When my friend Lili Chin over at Doggie Drawings asked if I would look over a poster she was designing of toxic foods for canines, I was so excited, because her drawings rock and I couldn't wait to see how she interpreted "bulb of garlic." The idea was to create a simple, cute ... Read more »

Filed Under: Daily Life, Dogs, Health, Lifestyle, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: Doggie Drawings, Lili Chin, toxicity

Do dogs get headaches?

September 3, 2013 by Dr. V

Humans For Sure Get Headaches A week ago, I decided I was going to stop drinking caffeine. Now if you know me at all, you know I adore coffee, more than almost anything else in life. If you cut my arm, skinny vanilla latte would pour out. The decision to give up my biggest vice was not an easy one by any means, but at the end of the day, health trumps pleasure, and I figured there's always decaf. I did what everyone tells you not to do, and just stopped cold turkey. Big mistake, ... Read more »

Filed Under: Ask Dr. V, Dogs, Health, Musings Tagged With: dogs, headaches, pain

Summer Reading List, Vet Version

June 27, 2013 by Dr. V

It says right there on my FAQ that I don't do book reviews. Not because I don't like doing it, but because approximately two seconds after the review book arrives I start to get emails: "didyougetitdidyoulikeitwhensthereview" from the publishing house interns whose job it is to do things like that. Which is completely fine, except for the fact that I don't read very quickly and I just couldn't handle the pressure. I will do book reviews, just as long as no one cares when I get around to it. ... Read more »

Filed Under: Cats, Dogs, Health, Lifestyle, Reviews Tagged With: books, pet safety, Preventive Vet, reviews, Safe Dog Handbook

Food Rules for Dogs

June 12, 2013 by Dr. V

It's generally accepted that of all the controversial people food trends out there, the paleo/raw/low carb/low fat rules of ingestion, the one thing everyone seems to agree on is Michael Pollan's Food Rules, which at its core is this: don't eat so much processed food, and don't eat so much food in general. Agreed, and you can certainly extrapolate this to pets too. However, with over 50% of US pets overweight or obese- a condition with definite and real consequences- I'm more concerned with ... Read more »

Filed Under: Dogs, Health, Lifestyle, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: food rules, nutrition, pet food

Spay Day, that Golden study everyone’s talking about, and why I still happily remove testicles.

February 26, 2013 by Dr. V

Today's the day- 2013 Annual World Spay Day! I have to tell you, it doesn't tickle the old joy centers quite the way, say, Ben and Jerry's Free Ice Cream Cone Day does, but it's here and I'm glad it exists. Now, two things to note before I give my thoughts: 1. Although it's called "Spay Day", the event encompasses both spay and neuter. Nobody's trying to leave the fellas out, I think it just rolls off the tongue better this way. 2. Yes, I know it's a Humane Society of the United ... Read more »

Filed Under: Be The Change, Cats, Dogs, Health, Picks of the Litter Tagged With: Spay Day, spay/neuter, Zeuterin

Adopt the net: Transitioning a rescue pet into a new home

November 25, 2012 by Dr. V

We, the collective animal loving internet, have done a great job of telling people to "Adopt, Don't Shop." We do it so much that people say it without thinking, assume without asking, and demand without discourse. Now, don't get me wrong: I absolutely support the concept, and this is why I am here writing a post today in honor of Petside's Pet Net Adoption Week. It's why I've adopted lots of pets over the years. But this is only half the equation. We tell people they should adopt, and why they ... Read more »

Filed Under: Be The Change, Cats, Dogs, Health, Lifestyle Tagged With: Adopt the net, Petside, rescue, senior pets

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