Carol writes, “My daughter is taking her cat by car from New York City to Florida. What does she need to know to make this a smooth trip? Might a sedative be appropriate?” Great questions, Carol, and ones that are frequently asked. You hit on an important point. Sedatives are indicated for any pet who [...]
I’ve seen it again and again. A new puppy comes in for its first examination, and it’s a train wreck. A “train wreck” is defined as a patient with so many problems the doctor doesn’t know where to start. Usually there are warning signs a potential new owner should have seen, but sometimes love clouds [...]
Microchip use in dogs and cats is now widespread and growing every day. It is our opinion at MyPetsDoctor.com that every dog and cat have a microchip, simply because we never know when that escape, natural disaster or man-made accident is going to result in our separation from them. Even people who say, “But my [...]
Veterinary techniciansare a very devoted group. It is not unusual for them to work all day at a veterinary hospital, then spend more of their day volunteering to help animals. Or, as in the case of Lauren Hicks, incorporating animal care into a second job. Lauren’s dog has allergies, and rather than purchase hypoallergenic treats, [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“Frieda” (not her real name) came to visit us today with her new dog, Serena (also not her real name). Serena came from the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Frieda has had her for less than a week. As I examined Serena, Frieda and I chatted. “I’m not sure I’m going to keep her. [...]
2012 is well under way and MyPetsDoctor.com would like to thank all its loyal readers, subscribers, followers, promoters, fans and tweeters. As we move into our 3rd year in the blogosphere, we have big plans to increase awareness of common medical conditions of pets. Now, let’s talk about the basics. If you have friends who [...]
Apartment dwellers are familiar with security deposits. Cat and dog owners in apartments are accustomed to pet deposits. Now, get ready for the new stool test in town: the poop deposit. Call it CSI: Leona Helmsley if you like, but everyone who has ever “stepped in it” because another pet owner wouldn’t pick up after [...]
This little kitten is quite the traveler. My friend from Sunday School, Andrea, found her on a shipment of lumber that had recently arrived from Arkansas. She may have travelled as much as 600 miles, tucked into a pallet of lumber on an 18-wheeler. We assume that she, her siblings and her mother had made [...]
Feline Hyperthyroidism has traditionally been treated with oral medication. As of this writing, the most common form of treatment of this disease is by of use the feline-specific medication, Felimazole, which is supplied in a tablet form. Difficulty with administering pills often leads pet owners to request compounding into a liquid or transdermal form. Surgery [...]
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