Does my New Puppy Need Antibiotics & Dewormer Sent from the Breeder? The Antibiotics were “Just in Case” he gets Diarrhea from Changing Homes & Food.
Flagyl, metronidazole, is commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat diarrhea of unknown cause. The crazy thing is that veterinarians are not even 100% sure how metronidazole works to control diarrhea. They just know that somehow it takes care of a diarrhea issue....
Tele-Medicine and Veterinary Care… Becoming a Virtual Patient!
While I’m still a practicing veterinarian near Lafayette, Indiana and operate a holistic veterinary clinic in Pine Village, I also offer “tele-medicine” options to my virtual patients. These are patients that I may never see, but still diagnose, prescribe for, and...
When Should I Seek a Second Opinion For my Pet?
Second opinions in people medicine are common. And smart. The same is true for veterinary medicine. In fact, even though I see patients in person as a veterinarian near Lafayette, Indiana an increasing number of my patients are virtual… pet parents seeking...
Do I Need to See a Veterinarian Now — Or Can it Wait?
We’re now into the busy (& expensive) holiday season. As a practicing veterinarian near Lafayette, Indiana, we’re now also into SNOW & COLD season. One of the top frustrations veterinarians see in January are issues that pets have been forced to “tolerate” through the...
My New Kitten has What Looks Like Coffee Grounds in her Ears & Also Some Watery Discharge. What Could be Going on?
Your kitten probably has two or three different things going on from what you're describing. First, the coffee grounds usually indicate ear mites. It is very common for young kittens to have ear mites. The symptoms can be as minor as a little bit of itch and that...
Just in Time: Susie & Her Pin Cushion
While Susie's name has been changed to protect the innocent, her story shows how important it is to act quickly, asking your veterinarian for help if you ever have any doubt about the situation. Susie's issue has to do an awful lot with the fact that she's a...
How do I Keep my Pets from Getting Fat over the Holidays?
How great you are thinking about this early in the season! Regardless of species, it's very common to gain weight over the winter months. Part of the problem is all the food we eat, or share with our pets, the rest of the problem is, for many of us, it's cold and we...
How Much Chance is There that my Dog will get Ebola Virus?
There has been a lot of press about Ebola virus lately. And while it is certainly a very scary disease, most of us are well protected from any exposure or infection. Those at highest risk are people who travel to Africa and provide aid to the poor people suffering...
Now That I Have Fleas Under Control in my House Why is my Pet Still Scratching?
Talk about frustrating! If only getting rid of the fleas were the total answer for end of season itch. After all, fleas are the easiest to spot, and simplest to treat. Let's talk about additional itch-producing problems (and solutions). Sometimes the itchiness is due...
Why is it that my Pets Have Fleas now that the Weather is Getting Cold? They Haven’t had Fleas all Summer.
You aren't the only one! Many other pet owners have discovered the same thing as you. For some reason, temperature and humidity was not right this summer in many parts of the United States until the last month or so. Certainly, the summer's weather was not typical! So...