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…
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…
“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…
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…
FurCode was good while it lasted, but, a reader tells us, “It would appear that Furcode.com has gone out of business and PetHub.com purchased their domain. They are offering a free replacement of the old Furcode tag with a PetHub…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
