You loved the Molly Mutt Duvet Cover. Wait till you see what Molly Mutt has for you today. That metal wire dog crate in your bedroom does a great job of housing your pet. It’s durable, easy to clean and big enough for her to rest comfortably and safely. So, what’s the problem? It’s just [...]
Repeatedly we have made the point that heartworm preventives are monthly medications. They are not every 33 days medications. They are not every 34 days medications. They are not every six weeks medications! Periodically, then, they question comes up, “Should I adjust my heartworm preventive administration for February?” No. If you normally give your heartworm [...]
It is said that “dog days” occur in late summer, but, to us dog lovers, any day is a dog day! Winter weather has settled in all around us, but our dogs still need to play. It’s cold in the north, it’s rainy in the south. Enter ChuckIt Jr. to save the day. Especially made [...]
Dawn writes: We gave our 9 yr old, 95 lb German shepherd his 4th dose of Trifexis Sunday-Jan 8, 2012. Today- Jan 10, we had to have him put to sleep. Our veterinarian would not believe that the medication had anything to do with his symptoms: no appetite, disorientation and labored breathing. We kept waiting for [...]
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 [...]
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