Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Is there a good way of breaking bad news to dog parents? That is a hard one. But what if there is a lack of certainty? How would you like your veterinarian to discuss such news with you? Penny Recently I received a distressed email from a friend regarding her dog. I wanted to reach out to you and tell…
The time I dreaded has come; we had to look for a new veterinarian. We love our vet, and finding him was a long, painful journey. There were only two reasons why we would look for a new one: us moving our vet moving or retiring We had to search for a veterinarian because were moving. Looking for a new…
Annual versus wellness exams–is there a difference? Veterinary wellness exams should be about much more than vaccination boosters. Even though vaccination reminders are often a tool veterinarians use to get you in the clinic, there are better reasons both parties should understand. When Keep the Tail Wagging raised this question, I was surprised. There is a difference? I always thought…
Even the smallest eye injury can quickly develop into a big disaster. Never take chances with your dog’s eyes because the risk of blindness is high. Is it a better or worse scenario when you do your due diligence, but things work out poorly anyway? Thank you, Blind Maximus, for sharing your story. Maximus’ story Hello there. My story is…
Thank you, Carol Bryant, for sharing Brandy’s story of serious medication overdose. I feel a connection to Jana Rade and her dog, Jasmine, although we’re yet formally meet. Dogs often bring people together, and that is certainly the case for me: Most of my friends and connections are “dog people.” A fan of Jana’s Facebook group and her blog, I…