Flea Bite Allergy is also called Flea Allergy Dermatitis. While the latter name sounds like a patient is allergic to the very presence of fleas, that’s not actually the case. Flea Bite Allergy (FBA) is actually an allergy to the saliva of the flea. No, fleas are not expectorating on your pet, making him itchy. [...]
Each Saturday, until they are all displayed, we will add the Thank You Notes that Mrs. Lipski’s and Mrs. VonderBruegge’s students wrote when Dr. Randolph of MyPetsDoctor.com visited their Reeves Elementary First and Second Grade MultiAge Classroom. Two new Notes will appear Saturday mornings, and the collection is simultaneously updated at this link.
Recently we received the following comment on http://www.mypetsdoctor.com/rimadyl-safe-and-effective . “I know you will not let others see this and it speaks about your bias. If Rimadyl is so safe why is this happening again? It is your duty as a veterinarian to inform your clients of the dangers of Rimadyl, yet like so many veterinarians [...]
I have a fun little morning routine with our poodle, Pearl. Keep in mind that I’m not a morning person, so finding anything fun in the morning is a challenge for me. With the joy our pets bring us, though, the challenge is made easier. When we first get up we go outside and, while [...]
Follicular Flushing Action. Huh? Follicular flushing action (FFA) is what we need when our patients have infection in the pores and hair follicles of the skin. The condition is called folliculitis when only the hair follicles are involved, but most commonly we see a more widespread form of infection called pyoderma. Broken down, the prefix [...]
We have fleas! An error in pet care made by many pet owners is discontinuing flea control and flea prevention during the cool months of the year. Fleas love that time of year, and why wouldn’t they? Cool breezes, moderate temperatures, pets going in and out of the house all day long. It’s a perfect [...]
All his shots. It’s a favorite phrase of American pet owners, but what, exactly, does it mean? Literally speaking, there is no such thing as all his shots. Even if one follows the not-recommended schedule of vaccinating every other year or every third year, there is never an end to vaccinations. Frequently we make first-visit [...]
Each Saturday, until they are all displayed, we will add the Thank You Notes that Mrs. Lipski’s and Mrs. VonderBruegge’s students wrote when Dr. Randolph of MyPetsDoctor.com visited their Reeves Elementary First and Second Grade MultiAge Classroom. Two new Notes will appear Saturday mornings, and the collection is simultaneously updated at this link.
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