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The Daily Vet is a blog featuring veterinarians from all walks of life. Every week they will tackle entertaining, interesting, and sometimes difficult topics in the world of animal medicine – all in the hopes that their unique insights and personal experiences will help you to understand your pets.

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Cats and Allergies

It’s that time of year again. Spring-time heading into summer. The fleas are out in full force. Plants are blooming. Pollen is flying. And your cat may be suffering from allergies. READ MORE

May 21, 2012 / (1) comments

Mad Cow Disease

Recently, as I’m sure many of you are aware, the USDA confirmed a case of mad cow disease in a dairy cow in central California. This animal tested positive in a rendering facility, which is a plant where food animals of “lesser quality” are ground for things other than human consumption... READ MORE

May 18, 2012 / (3) comments

Prebiotics and Weight Loss in Pets

Prebiotics are commonly used to promote better general health and aid in the treatment of a host of intestinal problems common in pets. Recent studies in rats and humans suggest that these fiber supplements may also be an effective aid in treating obesity. READ MORE

May 17, 2012 / (1) comments

Blue-Green Algae: Is it Poisonous to Dogs?

Did you know that as summer approaches, visits to the animal emergency room increase? Dangers like trauma (off leash, running around outside and getting hit by a car), poisonings (spring toxins like poisonous plants, fertilizers, etc.) and heat stroke are all more prominent. But there is one danger most... READ MORE

May 16, 2012 / (2) comments

Physiologic Urge or Taste Preference: Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Why does my dog eat grass? I commonly get this question in my clinical practice, for which there are multiple answers. First, it is normal for a dog to eat grass. Second, dogs do so for a variety of reasons, with each possibility needing consideration when intellectually exploring the reasons one’s... READ MORE

May 15, 2012 / (15) comments

Preventing Injuries from Cats

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is celebrated May 20-26 this year. Dog bite prevention is important, of course. But cat bites and other cat-related injuries can also be dangerous and, in many cases, just like dog bites, injuries from cats are preventable. READ MORE

May 14, 2012 / (2) comments

Let’s Hear it for the Mommas!

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’d like to take some time to celebrate all the four-legged moms out there. READ MORE

May 11, 2012 / (1) comments

How Water Can Help Your Cat Lose Weight - and Keep It Off

Estimates of obesity in cats are as high as 50 percent of all cats. An often cited reason for this health problem is the increasing caloric density of food. Cat foods, especially the dry types, have become more and more calorie dense, often exceeding 375-400 calories per cup. The average cat only needs... READ MORE

May 10, 2012 / (2) comments

Top 10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs and Cats

One of the toughest parts of working in the ER is the constant barrage of bad news that one has to deliver. Ever since that dreaded day when the neurologist told me that JP, my own beloved pit bull, had a brain tumor, I’ve come to empathize with how hard it is to hear the "C" word:... READ MORE

May 09, 2012 / (3) comments

Annie Sage Cancer Update

As my own dog has a chronic and usually fatal immune system illness (Cardiff has Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, which has been in remission since early 2011), I enjoy having the opportunity to share inspiring stories of pets and their owners dealing with similar circumstances of disease management. READ MORE