One of the most common concerns in general practice is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is progressive and painful, affecting a pet’s overall well-being. For that reason, it is so important to talk about pet dental care at home and in the clinic. When speaking with owners, I start my dental consult by explaining the stages […]
To Treat or Not to Treat?
A tiny dog with a grapefruit-sized mammary tumor received a mastectomy at our hospital about two months ago. I saw the little Yorkie the other day since her owner noticed that the lumps came back. I had the conversation about metastasis with her, and she understood that it was not a good prognosis. She was […]
Q&A with Dr. Bustamante from Nat Geo’s “Vet School”
Dr. Cristina Bustamante is a veterinarian working in Miami. She was born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, and moved to California after high school to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian in the US. She studied Animal Biology at UC Davis and veterinary medicine at Cornell University. After graduation and for the past three […]
