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...

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,...

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