Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Why does it matter why is my dog limping? Isn’t the treatment is the same? There is a long list of why your dog might be lame and different causes require different measures. Potential lameness causes further break down into two categories depending on whether the limping is acute or ongoing. When your dog suddenly becomes lame, you might be…
How do you go about finding the ideal family veterinarian who works in a great clinic? This story is an excerpt from Speaking for Spot: by Dr. Nancy Kay. I chose this story because it particularly touched me, as it is quite similar to our challenge. Did you get the book yet? Go get the book! Get the book! Get…
Why do I consider Speaking for Spot by Dr. Nancy Kay the most important book you will ever read? I want you to read my book, of course. But Speaking for Spot is one of the top dog health books of all time. The essential message What if what YOU know could make the difference between the health and sickness…
My dog got diarrhea; what can I do? Upset stomach and diarrhea are some of the most common reasons people see a veterinarian. Even more frequently, people seek remedies to treat their dog’s diarrhea at home. It is understandable—you want to help your dog, save yourself the grief, and not spend a fortune. Can you treat your dog’s diarrhea at…
According to Merriam-Webster, a diagnosis is the act of differentiating disease from its signs and symptoms. Did you notice that most medical terminology is more likely to describe a problem instead of explaining it? How does that translate into a successful treatment? What is and isn’t a diagnosis A diagnosis that offers neither a solutionor an explanation is not a…