Once again, as the holiday season approaches, it is time to keep a closer watch on our pets with all the tempting things that will be around. It is impossible to list all of the missteps taken by our canine and feline friends over the years, but it is worth listing a few just to… Continue reading
It is the first day back in the office since co-chairing and attending the WALT 2018 Conference in Nice, France (how lucky to attend a medical coference there!). Again I am amazed at how far the science and medicine of Light Therapy has come in the nearly twenty years since we have been working in… Continue reading
It was heart wrenching to hear of the losses during the hurricane that devastated the Carolinas. Many people lost their homes and, horrifically, some lost their lives. Although the loss of property is not always preventable, most can be is replaced. Sadly many of the people who died, did so because they were unwilling to… Continue reading
Kidney disease in pets has always been one my two most dreaded disease. The other being cancer. While advances have been made steadily on the cancer front as we have gained better understanding of how to improve quality of life and longevity, Chronic Renal Disease has seen only small steps. Although improved chemistry and blood… Continue reading
The recent heavy rains in many parts of the country are just a reminder that plants, flowers and other ornamentals are growing at a unusually fast rate this summer, a time when growth is often the slowest. As a result, mushrooms, tulips, lilies, rhododendrons and a variety of other potentially toxic plants are looking as… Continue reading
Now that we have a decent list of things that you may need along the way, what other issues need to be considered? Assuming there is an intended destination, its time to think about where to stay along the way. This involves two issues, namely how far are you and your pal likely to travel… Continue reading
Loading the car, the camper, the SUV or whatever vehicle is your favorite means of vacation travel, takes a lot planning. If you are camping there is only so much room for equipment, food storage, water, etc. If you are staying with friends, in hotels, cabins or on a boat, last minute decisions as far as what to bring are typical. Likewise, if you… Continue reading
Nothing is more fun than going on vacation with your pet. Although it may seem daunting at first, with a bit of practice it becomes so second nature that you will wonder why you didn’t do it before. Over the next couple of posts, we will review the ins and outs of pet companion travel. … Continue reading
July 4 is around the corner and here comes the first heat wave of the summer. There is no question that with temperatures in the 90’s many of us will be heading to the beaches, the lakes, the pools, anywhere we can go to stay cool and celebrate. But for our pets, these can be… Continue reading
In the previous posts, we examined why pet health care has become so expensive and what you, as a pet owner, can do to reduce your exposure to high priced veterinary care. Once your dog or cat is hospitalized, financial matters are still under your control. It has become common during the education of veterinarians… Continue reading
