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What is Giardia?

What is Giardia? A new client came in with an adorable puppy, but the puppy had a history of soft stools progressing to diarrhea. “She was diagnosed with Ghirardelli,” the new owner told me. I am a sucker for dark chocolate Ghirardelli, especially the salted caramel...

No Bones About It – Chewing

No Bones About It – Chewing I spend a lot of time writing articles about dental disease in cats and dogs. You might get tired of articles about teeth, but dental disease is the second most common disease we veterinarians see on a daily basis. (Second to obesity...

Holiday Hazards

Holiday Hazards It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least, that what the song says. The holiday season is upon us. Gifts, decorations, lights, festivals, food, family gatherings. These are all wonderful things this time of year, but there are some holiday...

Me-Ouch! Pain Medications for Cats

Me-Ouch! Pain Medications for Cats I spend a lot of time talking about osteoarthritis and pain control in our older dogs. Cats, however, often get the short end of the stick. Older cats can definitely get osteoarthritis, but they are so good at hiding their symptoms...

Halloween Hazards

Halloween Hazards The Halloween decorations are coming out, the weather is just starting to cool a little from our record heat wave, it’s feeling a little like Fall! Let’s talk about some Halloween hazards to avoid this festive season.Halloween candy, especially...