Understanding Tracheal Collapse in Dogs Hello, fellow pet enthusiasts! I'm here to share some insights into a common condition that affects many dogs, especially the smaller[...]
Introduction to My Veterinary Journey As a veterinarian with nearly 20 years of experience and the owner of Nelson Animal Hospital in Nelson, BC, I've had[...]
Dealing with Pet Abscesses at Home: A Comprehensive Guide Abscesses in pets, typically resulting from bite wounds, can be a worrying issue for any pet owner.[...]
Eye diseases in our dogs and cats are very common, and a friend just asked me what to do for his dog's NON STOP tearing[...]
This potentially fatal liver disease is on the rise, both in people and our cats. Rapid weight loss is causing fat to infiltrate the liver. The[...]
Not good... .Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, Tapeworms, Flea Allergy Dermatitis are diseases transmitted to our pets from fleas/ticks. There are MANY reasons to not like these pests! And[...]
A recent study showed that maintaining a pet's lean body condition extended median life span by 15%. For dogs and cats, the problems associated with being[...]
Your dog is gasping for air after a ball has been lodged in their throat. There is NO time to get to an emergency veterinarian. Do you[...]
Ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative that is worse than you think... . Whatever you are giving your dog/cat should be FREE of any chemical preservatives. In my[...]
Natural Sedatives for Pet Health I've been eager to scale Tula's teeth, but she just won't let me. I believe some type of sedative would really[...]
Seizure disorders in our dogs, especially epilepsy, appear to be on the rise. Are there things that you can do to help prevent this? Well no one[...]
Diabetes is an epidemic in our pets- it's just way to common, and giving injections to your dog or cat is something you DON'T want[...]