Should I Buy an Elevated Dish for My Dog?
You’ve seen these right? They come in really pretty stands? Very well decorated. Gives you the idea that it’s going to help you keep the floor clean. And the company selling them want you to think that it’s going to reduce your risk of bloat in your dog. Or maybe it...
I Want to Do Titers
Great! Obviously, you’ve been doing a little bit of research on vaccinating your pets and perhaps vaccine alternatives for pets. You’ve discovered that there’s a blood test that measures antibody levels which can demonstrate to the world that your dog has...
What Does a Dog in Heat Look Like?
Let's talk female pets in heat. We have some pretty heavy duty misconceptions in the United States, and a lot of it because the grand majority of our dogs and cats are all surgically altered (sterilized or spayed). Castrated in the case of males. Also called neutered....
How Often Should I Get Blood Work Done on My Pet?
This is a trick question! And to answer it, there are several other questions you should ask yourself first. Let’s start with the purpose of blood work. If you’re trying to identify problems before they happen, bloodwork actually is not the way to do it. Bloodwork...
Why Does My Dog Drink the Pool Water?
There are a lot of reasons dogs drink water. I mean, duh, we all need water. “They” say humans should drink 8 glasses of water a day - although there’s some argument. I might drink eight glasses on a hot sweaty day. But not a sedentary day. But yes, I understand, I...
What is the Best Toothpaste for my Dog or Cat?
I’m gonna do it again. How about I start out by telling you what it’s not? MOST toothpastes made for pets have four different kinds of sugar in them. The manufacturer tells you that it’s “poultry flavored” or some kind of junk like that. But let’s look at the...
Can I Treat My Dog’s Ear Hematoma at Home?
So, your dog has an ear hematoma... should you go to the vet? . There are a couple of questions you need to ask yourself in order to make this decision. . First of all, does your dog appear to be in pain? Some hematomas, which is a fancy word for blood blister, are...
My Cat Won’t Stop Eating My Plants!
Why is my cat eating plants? Does this mean she’s missing something in her diet? Does she need probiotics or something else? . To answer this question, we have to do a little bit of detective work. There are a few things we need to figure out first. . First of all...
Cancer Pain in Pets
Where do we get the idea that cancer is causing pain? Sometimes I can see your pet is in pain or uncomfortable. However, the pain often is a consequence of all the conventional treatment... like surgery (obviously that can hurt A LOT). Bone cancer can be...
My Vet Insists on Wearing Gloves to see my Pet
If you are watching your vet “glove up” before seeing your pet, I can bet two things are true: . You are feeding a raw diet. Your vet doesn’t understand true risks with salmonella nor does she/he understand all of the body’s natural defenses against bacteria nor does...