Veterinary Q & A: Seizures in Pets
Friday February 29, 2008
Seizures are often scary to witness. What should you do if you suspect that your pet has had a seizure? What are the treatment options and prognosis? When are seizures ... Read More
Bo the Mastiff - Live and in Person
Thursday February 28, 2008
I was very happy to meet Bo the Mastiff while in New York City for the Westminster dog show. Little did I know that I would practically run into him ... Read More
Horse and Pony Safety Quiz
Wednesday February 27, 2008
A startled horse could have serious consequences if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Being aware of where you are in relation to a horse or ... Read More
Bleeding Toenails
Tuesday February 26, 2008
UNIONJACKDOCS asks: "I have a 1 year old pit bull, and after playing outside this very cold evening, her toe nails are bleeding. A few of her nails have split. ... Read More
Spaying and Neutering Myths
Sunday February 24, 2008
Despite increased public education about spaying and neutering in recent years, myths still persist. Spaying and neutering not only helps prevent unwanted pet pregnancies (and thus reduces the number of ... Read More
Spay Day USA is Almost Here
Friday February 22, 2008
Next Tuesday, February 26, is the 14th annual Spay Day USA. Spay Day was started by the Doris Day Animal Foundation (DDAF) in 1995. According to the DDAF web site, ... Read More
Westminster Recap: Uno Up Close and Personal
Wednesday February 20, 2008
I was happy to attend the New York’s Dog Fanciers Club luncheon the day after the show. Little did I know that I would be able to visit with Uno ... Read More
Dealing With Terminal Illness and Grief
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Sometimes, after receiving a terminal diagnosis for a pet, the "waiting" time is the most painful time. Grief is a daily bittersweet experience. A couple of recent posts in the ... Read More
Westminster Recap: Hotel Pennsylvania
Saturday February 16, 2008
Before I went to New York City to attend the Westminster Dog Show, I had a few questions. The first one that came to mind was where do the 2,627 ... Read More
Animal Bites, Scratches and Injuries
Friday February 15, 2008
Animals, even well-trained ones, can be unpredictable. Pet owners and bystanders should exercise caution when dealing with animals that are stressed, frightened or injured to protect themselves from bites and ... Read More
And the Winner is...
Wednesday February 13, 2008
The Madison Square Gardens blog called The Monitor has just posted news, photos and video of the 2008 Westminster Best in Show winner, a 15-inch, 2 year old Beagle male ... Read More
Westminster Day 2
Tuesday February 12, 2008
Another very busy day at Westminster! Today I filmed some "how to" dog health videos that will appear in the future on this site. I also spent a great deal ... Read More
Westminster Dog Show - Day 1
Monday February 11, 2008
I had to travel through a bit of arctic weather to get here, but I am finally here in New York at the Westminster dog show! I have spent the ... Read More
Westminster Spotlight: Bo the Mastiff -- The Rest of the Story
Friday February 8, 2008
Westminster spotlight: the final page of the pre-show introduction of Kubota ("Bo") the Mastiff. What a character! Here he is getting a drink from the RV faucet. Read his story ... Read More
Westminster Spotlight: Emme the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Thursday February 7, 2008
Westminster Dog Show 2008 - Spotlight. As part of the veterinary medicine coverage of the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club show, dogs and handlers that have a "veterinary story" to tell ... Read More
February is Dental Health Month
Thursday February 7, 2008
Each year, February is designated as Pet Dental Health month. Various organizations, such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Veterinary Dental Society, and Hill's Pet Food promote ... Read More
Westminster Dog Show -- Keeping It All Together
Thursday February 7, 2008
I will be headed to New York soon, and will be adding frequent posts to this blog while covering the show. To keep things organized, I have created this index ... Read More
Cruising to Westminster - the Story of Bo the Mastiff
Tuesday February 5, 2008
As part of the veterinary medicine coverage of the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club show, dogs and handlers that have a "veterinary story" to tell will be featured on this site. ... Read More
Westminster Dog Show -- Adapting to City Life
Monday February 4, 2008
Each year in February, hundreds of dogs and their humans arrive in New York City from the United States and around the world for the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. ... Read More
Common Mistakes of New Exotic Pet Owners
Sunday February 3, 2008
Just as when choosing to adopt a dog or cat, choosing an exotic pet requires careful consideration. The decision to bring home any pet, and particularly an "exotic" pet should ... Read More
Veterinary Health Insurance - Who Has It?
Friday February 1, 2008
Health insurance for pets is still not a commonplace part of routine veterinary care in the United States. With news that some corporations are now offering veterinary health insurance as ... Read More