Help Your Pet Live Longer
Posted by Nick Dodman, D.V.M.The number of elderly dogs is increasing thanks to better veterinary care and nutrition. It used to be that a …
Entries from the ‘Pets’ Category
Online Pet Medication
Posted by Shawn Messonier, D.V.M.The FDA recently issued an advisory which warns consumers not to buy pet medications offered at discount prices online. The …
Mental Maps
Posted by Nick Dodman, D.V.M.A man I know had been away for a few days visiting relatives in upstate New York and left his …
Stay on Top of Your Dog's Lumps and Bumps
Posted by Shawn Messonier, D.V.M.Pets commonly develop lumps and bumps as they age. Certain breeds, of dogs such as Weimaraners, are especially prone to …
Curtailing an Oversexed Cat
Posted by Nick Dodman, D.V.M.It didn’t make sense—in fact, it seemed almost inhumane—when my secretary Ronni’s young, neutered male cat kept attacking her much …
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: Don't Ignore Them, But Don't Panic
Posted by Shawn Messonier, D.V.M.Heart murmurs are commonly present in smaller breeds of dogs that are middle-aged and older. Most often, a heart murmur …
