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Can I save money buying my pet prescriptions on the internet?
posted: Dec. 02, 2021.

Sure, you may save a few dollars now. In the long run, pet owners will not save. As veterinary practices lose their pharmacy dispensing, service fees will rise. Practices have Read more
My vet wants me to buy food from them for my cat’s urinary problem. Why is it so special and so expensive?
posted: Nov. 26, 2021.

If your cat has a urinary problem or a history of them, retail diets will not help avoid future problems. Veterinary diets have the science to prove that they help Read more
Can I remove my own animal’s stitches at home after a surgery?
posted: Nov. 18, 2021.

Usually. However, we don't recommend it. Different situations call for different types of suture, and different suturing methods. You don't want to end up with a bit of suture under Read more
Why do vets always want to take our pet away from us, and take them to “the back”? What is “the back”?
posted: Nov. 11, 2021.

It’s situational. First, every expert in our field says to never allow pet owners to restrain their pets. Your dog or cat is already nervous, and a scared animal is more Read more
Why is veterinary care so expensive?
posted: Nov. 04, 2021.

It’s our job to recommend the best medical care for your pet, both preventive and therapeutic. Yes, it is hard for poor people, but veterinary medicine is an industry with Read more
What strange foods does your pet like?
posted: Oct. 28, 2021.

My cat loved cantaloupe, honeydew, and any breads (not even buttered). She destroyed a spice cake I left out to cool. She fished her own ear of corn out of Read more
My cat gets cat fleas. What kind of flea does my dog get?
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.

Your dog also get cat fleas. Ctenocephalides felis lives on cats, and is also the most common flea on dogs. A drug or product that gets one species of flea Read more
What flea product is safest and most effective for my dog or cat?
posted: Oct. 14, 2021.

Forget marketing. Forget internet advice. Ask the experts, veterinary researchers who study fleas. Yep, there are several DVMs who study fleas for a living. For both safety and effectiveness, they recommend prescription Read more
Can dogs and people share toothpaste?
posted: Oct. 07, 2021.

Dogs can use your toothpaste… IF you are using an unfluoridated, non-foaming toothpaste. Your Crest or Colgate with fluoride will upset your dog’s stomach (from the foaming) and can cause Read more
Why are so many pets obese?
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

Most people don’t know what a healthy dog or cat looks like, as we see so many that are overweight. That becomes our “normal”. We also feel guilty for restricting Read more
COVID and Your Veterinarian
posted: Sep. 09, 2021.

COVID has hit the veterinary industry hard. Busier than ever, burnout and suicide are on the rise. Read more
I want a second opinion. Do I see another doctor at the same practice, or what?
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.

You aren’t sure about the diagnosis or recommendations from your veterinarian. Please do not go to another general veterinarian for your second opinion. If you don't trust the advice you Read more
Is rabies vaccine for dogs a one-time deal? Does the vaccine last in the dog a lifetime?
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.

Nope. The first rabies vaccination is good for one year, no matter the age of your dog when it is given. After that, in most US states, each successive vaccination Read more
My veterinarian can’t help my pet’s really painful mouth. Cleanings and extractions haven’t been enough. Now what?
posted: Jul. 09, 2021.

You need a dental specialist. Not a veterinarian who loves dentistry, but a board-certified specialist. For referrals, see the website for the American Veterinary Dental College. https://www.avdc-dms.org/dms/list/diplomates-intro.cfm;jsessionid=6EE3BE9FC8274916CC373A4258F7F5C1.cfusion?CFID=2385402&CFTOKEN=7040228e01e9a802-CA200857-155D-021C-124847B2F3C2314B Read more
What common things are pet owners doing wrong?
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

Not Having Pet Insurance: I just hate hearing pet owners face a large bill for a sick pet comment, “I wish there was insurance for pets.” We have been trying Read more
The vet said my dog is overweight. What can I do?
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.

It is mostly about calories in vs calories burned. Start by reducing feeding quantity 10%. If you free feed, stop now. If you are trying to use the feeding guide on Read more