Summer is definitely here. While most humans are happy to shed their winter coats for their swim trunks and head to the gym, some animals might have a harder time coping with the summer heat. Rabbits, in particular, are susceptible to overheating which can lead to more serious heat stroke. Rabbits have a thick coat […]
Are we, as veterinarians, perpetuating animal suffering?
In the Amazon rainforest, macaws and countless other highly intelligent species of birds exhibit advanced social skills, develop problem-solving abilities, form tightly-knit family bonds, and according to recent research even develop regional dialects only understood by individuals in a specific area. You could say they’re just like us – social, complex creatures with a wide […]
Finding the Value
General practice has always been one of my favorite parts of veterinary medicine. My first job in the veterinary field was in a small animal clinic, and the passion for our job that I developed in that clinic still remains with me today. I recently explained this to a friend and emphasized that I find […]
