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Dr. Randolph Cares For His Own Kitty, Martha

What is it like when a veterinarian’s pet is ill? It is not easy, I can tell you from plenty of experience. As you might imagine my family and I have had many pets over the years.  Most  veterinarians’ families have.  And as time passes, so do our pets. If you have read my bio [...]

High Blood Pressure In Dogs and Cats

Some readers may not be aware that pets have blood pressure problems, too. Today we saw “GrayCat,” who had her 16th birthday this month and is doing great. Excessive blood pressure occurs mostly in cats, usually from feline hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid hormone output) or from kidney disease, or both. Some cats may have high blood [...]