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Reflections on World Rabies Day
Earlier today, I found out September 28th is World Rabies Day, celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to honor the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death, who developed […]
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Bladder Stones, Farmer’s Dog, and Facebook: What you should know
A few weeks ago, my Facebook page blew up with people sharing a particular post about the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s discovery of a new urolith (urinary […]
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The High Price of Empathy in Veterinary Medicine
I’m showing my age here, but I’m a lifelong Trekkie. I watched the original Star Trek series as a child when it first aired (though sometimes I found it a […]
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Books | Cats | Dogs | Health Topics
Understanding Your Pet’s Labwork is on Sale!
Just in time for Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Understanding Your Pet’s Labwork: A Guide to Communicating with Your Veterinarian is on sale for a limited time. Looking for the perfect holiday […]
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How a Visit to the Dentist Made Me a More Empathetic Veterinarian
It’s a fact of veterinary medicine that sometimes we must muzzle our patients in order to have their cooperation and to protect the people handling them. This isn’t something we […]
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Tips for Managing Your Senior Dog
Recently, I had a client come in with her senior dog, concerned because he wasn’t eating with the same enthusiasm as he did before. This is not uncommon in senior […]