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,...

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...

Let’s Talk Artificial Intelligence

Let’s talk Artificial Intelligence aka AI! . Don’t use it! . How can I be so bold? (Other than I tend to be anyway) . Well… here is your explanation:  . Where does AI get its information? From the Internet, like the rest of us… and who has been...

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;...

When Should I Do Another Lab Test for my Pet?

At one point or another, every pet parents  will one day be faced with that question of “to test or not to test.” Their concern, if they were to be honest is:  Are we going to test ourselves into a financial hole? No one wants to take a risk with their pet’s health,...

Four Things You Should Never Tell Your Regular Vet

Why is this even a question – a consideration? Because shouldn’t pet owners be able to have a truthful, respecting relationship with their healthcare provider? Their veterinarian? After all, the pet owner is truly in charge of their pet’s health. xx In reality,...

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