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 [...]
The Neater Feeder solves many of your pet-feeding problems. “Neater” in the name gives you the first clue: messes are nearly eliminated. Trip over your pet’s conventional bowl and water goes everywhere. With the Neater Feeder, the patented design contains any spilled water and the water doesn’t go into his food bowl, making his food [...]
There is no more important role of your veterinarian than that of educator. Yes, we can fix things, and yes, when there is an emergency we have to remember our ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Cardiopulmonary. After the dust settles and the feathers are no longer flying, it is crucial that we sit down with clients [...]
“Music has charms to sooth the savage breast.” Never mind that poor William Congreve is usually misquoted, beast or breast, it’s true! Most pets respond to relaxing music the same way people do. In fact, one relaxation music album even claims to work for all three species! Pet Acoustics: Relaxation CD for Dogs and Cats, [...]
Cervical Line Lesions. Neck Lesions. Resorptive lesions. Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions. Feline Tooth Resorptionis the new name for a common condition that causes cats to lose their teeth. The condition is believed to occur in 29% to 38% of the “healthy” cat population, with “healthy” here defined as cats whose owners have not perceived a [...]
An IV (intravenous) catheter is placed for every anesthetized patient in our hospital. While not every veterinary hospital requires this safety measure, every human hospital does, and we feel strongly about its worth. The most important reason to use an IV catheter during anesthesia is emergency preparation. Anesthetic emergencies are uncommon in veterinary practice. However, when [...]
Pet Corrector is the gentle but firm, humane way to get your dog’s attention when he has done something wrong. All animals respond to a hissing sound. It instantly gets their attention. When air exits the Pet Corrector can through its patented nozzle, it is a safe, controlled flow with a sound tuned exactly to [...]
Hundreds of times over the years I’ve heard pet owners express the mistaken belief that all members of a certain breed of dog or cat would look and act identically. Certainly choosing a member of a particular breed adds to the predictability of some characteristics, yet we must remember that they are not clones. Several times [...]
Duvet (doo-vay`) is French for “down,” (as in down feathers) but Molly Mutt Duvet Covers have something your pet will like much better than down. MollyMutt Duvet Covers can be stuffed with anything you like, and the interior ingredient your dog or cat will like best is something that smells like you! Old blue jeans, [...]
Certain fundamentals apply to every diabetic pet, dog or cat, young or old. These are the things you need to know about the insulin you administer to control his diabetes mellitus. Insulin is delicate. Regardless of the type, it must not shaken, dropped or otherwise roughly handled. Even today’s genetically engineered insulins are made of [...]
You got a new puppy or kitten as a Christmas present. Now you need some guidance. Your first concern is to be sure the pet is physically well, and stays well. The only way you can know that is by making an appointment with your veterinarian for a thorough examination and stool test for intestinal [...]
Pet beds are special and this time of year that special place may need a little enhancement. Whether you maintain a high or low ambient temperature in your home, when your pet is sleeping, resting or otherwise inactive, he may need a little help to be “toasty.” Many pets, like our Willie, don’t like to [...]
What do owners of really big dogs want in a toy? Most of all, they want durability. When a Great Dane or mastiff puts a toy in his mouth, the future of that toy is automatically in doubt. When two really big dogs begin to play tug-of-war with a toy it’s the ultimate test of [...]
Is your dog sneezing? Are you sure he’s not snorting? Do you know how to tell the difference? A sneeze is a violent, involuntary response to an irritant, usually located in the upper respiratory tract, especially the nasal passages. Dust, pollen, molds, foreign material such as a blade of grass, these are all things that [...]
Rabies. Perhaps the most-feared word in infectious diseases. Rabies is found on every land mass on the planet except for a few islands. While the average American’s risk of contracting rabies is extremely small, the danger lies in the fact that, once contracted, the disease is almost uniformly fatal. You may read about an exceptional [...]
You have an iPhone. Why shouldn’t your dog have an iBone? If your dog is a fan of squeaky toys, he’s going to love this one. Perhaps best of all, when you have friends over, they will howl with delight when they see him drag out his iBone. Definitely a great present for your granddog [...]
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