Getting a Copy of My Pets Medical Records

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been told by a client that their standard veterinarian wouldn’t release records directly to the client. The official “ruling” was that the office  would only send the records to another veterinarian. Crazy right?? . I’ve also...

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...

Is Dr. Google the Best Advice for Pet Health Issues?

Certainly, it’s really convenient! Free. Always available. Easy to access. And consistent.  We’ve all been using it (Google) for decades now. . But before you go taking the advice of Dr. Google as the “be all and end all,” (you know, gospel; correct; accurate;...

Four Lies Groomers Want All Pet Parents to Believe

You may have even heard these lies from your veterinarian, although it wouldn’t really be their fault.  The grooming industry has worked very hard to perpetuate these lies, going all the way back to the 1960s. And once “they” got all of us on the same page saying the...

What Should I Do For My Dog’s Scab

I think sometimes people get frustrated with me because I don’t answer their direct question about a scab they notice on their dog. That’s because I have answer the question that led to the question. =) Let me explain.  x So, with anything having to do with scabs, we...

Would You Eat Dog Food for a Living?

I recently saw an ad asking for humans willing to eat pet food as pet food tasters. While  I have no idea how serious the ad was, it made me think about how many pet parents would ever consider eating the pet food they feed their beloved four-leggeds. Most, of course,...

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