The internet loves overweight dogs. Who doesn’t like watching a chubby, wrinkly pug roll around the floor? If you’re the Instagram account administrator of the aforementioned pug, you probably get plenty of likes and a nice paycheck from Instagram too. It all seems well – you’re happy, your dog seems happy, and everyone gets a […]
Summer Health Risks for Our Pets
Summer has officially begun and the heat is back! As a veterinarian, I see a lot of heat-related signs in pets, especially dogs and cats. Not many new pet owners know that animals can experience a heat stroke, which can be life-threatening. I have noticed that short-nosed, long-haired, and young pets are at increased risk. […]
Nutrition: Important, but Often Overlooked
This past week I had two patients that were being hospitalized long-term. Both of them had a very guarded prognosis and upon taking over their care, they each appeared quite dull. As much as I wanted to be hopeful, things did not look good and I deeply worried about them. From a medical aspect, both […]
