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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog November 2004 Archive

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine since 1999

Career Change at 40 - Crazy?

Tuesday November 30, 2004
DJONAS asks: "I am 40 years old and have decided to apply to vet school within the next couple of years. We need to wait until our youngest is off ... Read More

Girl Survives Rabies Infection

Friday November 26, 2004
A 15-year-old girl in Wisconsin is the first known human to survive a rabies infection without vaccination. Rabies is a viral disease that is nearly always fatal in animals and ... Read More

The Viewer Viewpoint - Osteosarcoma

Wednesday November 24, 2004
A Viewer Viewpoint account of a dog owner's experience with a rare presentation of canine osteosarcoma.

Digging Dog - Burying Toys!

Monday November 22, 2004
TRM1 asks: "My dog, a recent rescue from a shelter, has developed a habit of burying toys in the back yard. She gets plenty of exercise and attention. We have ... Read More

Equine Diseases and Conditions - Resource Index

Thursday November 18, 2004
I have updated this page of equine veterinary health links. Hoof care, infectious diseases, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary care and more, all to related horse health information.

Viewer Viewpoint - The BARF Diet

Thursday November 18, 2004
A viewer-submitted piece in reponse to: Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods, The BARF Diet. How this diet worked for her pets ... Read More

Cat Diseases and Conditions

Thursday November 18, 2004
Directory for the main feline health categories and related topics at Veterinary Medicine at About.com.

Cushing's Syndrome

Tuesday November 16, 2004
DYLANSMOM22 asks: "My brother's family has an elderly lab/retriever mix who was recently diagnosed with this syndrome. Although they have discussed it with their vet and have researched it on ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A - B.A.R.F. Diet

Friday November 12, 2004
Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods: The BARF Diet. What is it? Is it something you should consider for your pets? Find ... Read More

Joannimals™ - Illustrated Magnetic Note Pads and Calendar Pads

Thursday November 11, 2004
Introducting Joannimals™, a line of magnetic note and calendar pads depicting brightly colored illustrations of horses. Great gift idea for the horse lovers out there! Cat and dog products will ... Read More

Black Wart - Biopsy?

Tuesday November 9, 2004
ILUVCHLOE asks: "My dog has a problem that my vet can't figure out. She is a 4 year old mix, and she has a black wart-like growth on her front ... Read More

Cats And Dogs Get Stressed Out Too

Wednesday November 3, 2004
Dogs and cats can suffer from anxiety and stress, which may result in undesireable behavior. Environmental stressors for pets include changes to the pet's environment; moving or traveling; boredom or ... Read More

I have a stinky dog!

Monday November 1, 2004
RUBYDRAGON asks: "My new dog Frank is a pug, and he has a stinky wrinkle. We can give him a bath and he's stinky the next day, I change his ... Read More

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