A Full Workup?

A Full Workup?  I recently saw a case, where a young adult Labrador retriever was seen for occasional vomiting, but otherwise acting normally. Initially, the physical exam findings were unremarkable and the owner opted to take the dog home and just get some medication...

Is It Kennel Cough?

Is It Kennel Cough?  Most pet owners are familiar with the term “kennel cough” in dogs. Specifically, kennel cough is an infectious tracheobronchitis caused primarily by bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica, but other microorganisms may be involved as well,...

Got Horse?

Got Horse? Horses are one of my favorite animals to care for, even though I don’t get to see as many as I used to at the beginning of my career. This is mainly due to the fact that I’m usually busy seeing patients and doing surgeries here at the clinic. However, once...

Last, Butt Not Least

Last, Butt Not Least  Most dog owners at some point will deal with a problem with their dogs’ anal glands. These are two glandular structures (pouches) found on either side of the anus which secrete a very pungent material. These glands are scent glands and the...

Healthcare for Pets

Healthcare for Pets With all that’s being talked about in the news about healthcare for people, and without getting into that debate, I thought it would be good to mention a few things about pet insurance coverage. There are several companies offering pet health...