We have a huge disconnect between humans and animals when it comes to flaky skin. Sometimes called dandruff. In humans, if we have flaky skin, we know what to do. We wash it. A lot. In animals, we are terrified to touch it, which makes it build up more. So we don’t...
Who are “they”? I’m going to define “them”. “They” are the group who don’t want cat owners to know what’s up with the bird flu. “They” make money misdirecting the public. “They” were very likely involved in making dog owners think grain free kibble caused heart...
It’s good common knowledge in humans that exposure to the sun helps our bodies make vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed for proper calcium metabolism, thus bone density and bone growth. Hormone production and fights depression. May fight cancer. There’s a good long list,...
These days, more and more dogs, younger and younger, are presenting with itch. It’s soooo frustrating. Pet owners want to know why. Let’s explore a few facets of this condition. First, a little history: What we learned in vet school (understand that I...
You know what a hotspot looks like right? It’s red, and probably wet because your dog has been chewing at it. And if you put your hand on it, it’s warm. Thus, it’s called a hotspot. But if you go to the regular Veterinarian, they’re going to say “oh my gosh there’s...
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...
