Old Yeller Alert It never ceases to amaze me that folks will acquire a new pet without making any attempt whatever to learn about proper care for the animal. Puppies and kittens should start preventive de-worming even before weaning, at 3 weeks of age. Physical exam and stool exam at six weeks of age, and […]
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It hit sixty today with plenty of sunshine. So, even though there is still some snow beside the road, I figured it was time to blow the cobwebs out of Ol’ Red. My wife had bought me a little heated vest from Hammacher-Schlemmer. It runs on a little rechargeable battery pack and has three settings. […]
The Missouri Veterinary Medical Association held its annual convention and continuing education seminars this weekend. Our Docs-A-Cyclin veterinary motorcycle gang was given special recognition, though most of the attendees were unsure why. Among other things, I listened to eight hours of presentations on gastro-intestinal problems (vomiting and diarrhea). Thus, I was well prepared for the […]
Some people tell me that they just can’t find where their dog goes to the bathroom. If they live on a huge farm, then I’m not surprised. Sure, I’m disappointed, but I’m not surprised. When they tell me that "Yes, the yard is fenced", but they still can’t find it, I’ve got to wonder just […]
Warning: Bodily Functions are Disgusting So, the client brings in a ziploc bag with a few leaves just as bright green as these. "I think that my dog has diarrhea from eating these plants." "Have you seen him eating some like these?" "Not like these, these plants right here. See how wet they are? They […]
I haven’t given up on blogging, but I’ve had a lot of other things going on after hours. Sometimes I just don’t feel like sitting at the old computer for an extra hour. If folks e-mail me the pictures they promised, I’ll have a little side-bar on some of my extra-curricular activities.
Can you see all the bruises on this cat? What, you can’t? I guarantee you that they are there. This cat was rescued from a situation where a big dog was chewing it and a person (I use the term loosely) was hitting it with a stick. There are no broken bones, no obvious wounds, […]
"Do dogs get hemorrhoids?" That’s how the phone call began late last night. Actually they don’t typically get the same problem in that area that people do. On the other hand, they can certainly have polyps in the rectum, or even rectal prolapse (turned inside out). "Does it look like a red bump? How big […]
Tommy and Missy are housemates. Missy weighs 12 pounds, which is pretty big for a female cat. Tommy weighs 21 pounds which is too big for his frame. In fact, his size makes it difficult for him to groom himself adequately. So, despite the fact that their environment is the same, and that they both […]
Any time of year is a good time for a new puppy, but this time of year will see a larger number of new puppies getting homes. More pertinently, there will be a lot of new puppies who are suprises for their lucky new owners. That's great, except that it may mean that the new […]