Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
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…
Even the best veterinarian can make a mistake. Some, however, can put your dog’s life in danger. Because nobody is infallible, it is important to have in place enough checks to catch mistakes before they can harm your dog. Thank you, Judy Nelson, for sharing Bubbles’ story. Bubbles’ story Our ideas have really been interrupting Mom’s thoughts lately…or could it…
Does your veterinarian welcome or frown upon your internet research? This is the sixth part of an ongoing series describing how people are developing new expectations when it comes to veterinary care for their pets. Parts one through five can be found at http://www.speakingforspot.com. Please take your time with this one- I realize it is a lengthy post, but there…
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…
Figuring out what is ailing your dog is sometimes only the first step. Often the optimal treatment is straightforward. But there are times when figuring out what is best for your dog is far from easy. This story is an excerpt from Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life by Dr.…