Questions To Ask Before Vaccinating

So you got a new kitten or puppy. . And you want to do everything right. . You have the information given by the breeder – what the breeder thinks is right. . You have the information given by the veterinarian that was required to examine your new kitten/dog...

Is “Socialization” Worth It?

We’ve heard our animals need to be socialized . Dogs and cats are better citizens when they get along with other dogs and cats.   But what are the circumstances under which this can happen?    Well, there’s doggy daycare. But animals are required to have “all of their...

Why Are Dogs so Fr54$ing Itchy?

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...

I Want to Do Titers

Great!   Obviously, you’ve been doing a little bit of research on vaccinating your pets and perhaps vaccine alternatives for pets.     You’ve discovered that there’s a blood test that measures antibody levels which can demonstrate to the world that your dog has...

Read This if Your Vet Takes the “Watch and See” Approach

Gunny here.  . Some of my brothers and sisters are having some health issues. So…what do they do? They go in to the regular animal doctor, who runs a whole bunch of tests to declare there’s a disease condition present. You know… some sort kidney disease or...

Why Aren’t Pets Getting Better?

It’s so frustrating for pet owners! They put in a lot of effort—they spend money, research endlessly, and try things that have worked for others. But still, their pets don’t get better. . Have you seen the video about Pottenger’s cats? [Here’s the link] Make...

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