Were You Smarter Than a Vet Student About Ear Infections?
Thanks to everyone who took this ear infection quiz. Congratulations to Arlene Millman of Huntington, New York, winner of the book drawing. She’ll be receiving a copy of Speaking for Spot! Below are...
View ArticleReal Versus Fake Assistance, Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals
Are the Labrador Retriever guiding a blind person and the miniature pony providing emotional support considered to be the “same animal” in terms of the assistance they are providing, their legal...
View ArticleTelemedicine: Gaining Steam Within the Veterinary Profession
Although the practice of telemedicine has been around for quite some time, only recently has this technology been embraced by the veterinary profession. In July of this year, the American Veterinary...
View ArticleFirestorms in California
September and October are blissful months for me now that I live in the mountains of western North Carolina. I am treated to a feast of color and the quality of the light and crispness of the air......
View ArticleCalifornia Takes Us One Step Closer to Eradicating Puppy Mills
California has been making lots of history as of late some of which has been wonderful and some really terrible. Last week I reported on the terrible- the horrific firestorms in Northern California....
View ArticleUpdated Canine Vaccination Guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has released their 2017 Canine Vaccination Guidelines, the first update of this document since the 2011 version. A task force of veterinary experts who...
View ArticleAre You Smarter Than a Puppy Miller?
California recently banned the sale of puppy mill dogs from pet stores, and I hope this legislation becomes contagious throughout the United States. Unfortunately, in addition to selling their...
View ArticleWere You Smarter Than a Puppy Miller?
Thanks to all of you who participated in my puppy mill quiz. Stacy McClain from Fort Collins, Colorado was the lucky winner of a copy of Speaking for Spot. Below are my opinions about the puppy miller...
View ArticleDear Friends
Dear friends, I want you to be the first to know that I am taking a sabbatical from writing my weekly blog posts. I will be embarking upon a couple of other projects that will consume my creative......
View ArticleSt. Croix
Thanks to all of you who requested information about my recent deployment to St. Croix where I worked at an emergency shelter established by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals...
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