Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
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…
How often do you think veterinarians misdiagnose their patients? Diagnosis is a process, and sometimes it is not easy to peel the onion. However, sometimes a bad diagnosis is just that—a bad diagnosis due to a cock-up. The most common veterinary mistakes involve: surgical mistakes drug-related mistakes diagnostic errors Both graduate vets and experienced practitioners can cock-up the diagnosis, whether…
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.…