“And, please, Mrs. Jones, give Fluffy the tablets until all are gone.” Everyone who has ever been dispensed medication has heard that admonition. Still, we see pet owners all the time who say, “I had some of Rover’s medicine left over from that cough you treated last year, so I gave it to Harry when [...]
Will there be pets in Heaven? There are as many answers to this question as there are philosophies, with and without religion. So I don’t anticipate a total resolution of the question today. However, I would like to explore the concept from the philosophy of the ancient Hebrews, God’s Chosen People who were delivered from slavery [...]
Cain And Able Kissable Toothbrush And Toothpaste. Why didn’t I think of this? The 3-headed toothbrush for brushing all three sides of your dog’s teeth with one pass is the most clever thing since the fingerbrush. I’ve always recommended use of a fingerbrush toothbrush for my patients, but this item is causing me to share [...]
This is cool! The Coolaroo Elevated Pet Bed with Knitted Fabric comes in small, medium and large to accommodate poodle-size to German shepherd-size dogs. The small size is even good for cats, who love an elevated, secure place to sleep. The Coolaroo beds are suitable for indoors or out, but are plenty heavy duty to [...]
Every pet owner is different, and each of us has a different level of tolerance for our pets’ illnesses and infirmities. I take great pride that, in addition to extensive formal continuing education, I still try to learn something new every day. Through the process [...]
FurCode. Even the name is fun! FurCode is a modern upgrade to the “dog tag“ of yesteryear. Look closely. See all those squiggly lines inside the square? That’s a QR code, and each one is unique to a specific pet. That QR code, when scanned with any smartphone, connects someone who finds your pet to the [...]
You just don’t know how valuable a Solvit PupSTEP Plus Pet Stair can be until you have an elderly dog who can no longer make it into his favorite chair or into bed with you for the night. Regular readers know of our Pearl’s struggles toward the end of her life, but she also suffered [...]
The 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will open February 13 at Madison Square Garden, hosting six new dog breeds. American Kennel Club (AKC) authorities have specific rules for allowing new breed entries to competition. Two among them are a substantial number of members of the breed in the United States, and a breed club [...]
The Armarkat Cat Tree is every kid’s dream! That is, if your “kid” is a cat! What kid doesn’t want a treehouse to play in, and what cat doesn’t want to climb to the highest heights to rule over his world? The Armarkat Cat Tree is all that and more. Not only can your kitty [...]
“My previous veterinarian didn’t act like heartworms were any big deal, that’s why Sharkie wasn’t on a heartworm preventive. Now, thanks to you, I know better!” Sadly, we veterinarians must not be doing the quality and quantity of client education we should be on heartworm disease, because, nationwide, only 46-55% of dogs (depending on the [...]
Today is Willie’s first birthday. Click here to see his arrival in our lives. Below are some updated photos of him. See you Monday, Dr. Randolph. [...]
What do you suppose you mean to your veterinarian? Most of us in the profession enjoy developing relationships with our clients, as well as with our patients. The longer we see a pet for someone, the deeper the relationship. We enjoy seeing an ill or injured pet recover. We enjoy preventive care that allows infirmity [...]
The Carlson Extra Wide Pet Gate with Small Pet Door is ideal for today’s homes with open floor plans like our home. You want to enjoy your pets in some rooms, but not in others. This item fills openings from 29 to 44 inches. Or, you’re OK with the pets being in that part of [...]
Regular readers recall that we previously have made suggestions for owners of older cats who have difficulty “hitting” the litterbox. Cats who have arthritis and who no longer can squat to control their aim need a little extra room and sidewalls that are a little taller. In our earlier post we recommended using a tray [...]
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