Poisonings
Poisonings – known, suspected, or possible – are one of the more common reasons for people to call an emergency hospital. We get frequent phone calls from people whose pet has been seen chewing on a particular plant. Is it poisonous? The pet has eaten a tablet or capsule of the owner’s personal medication that […]
Halloweening with your pet
Another Halloween has arrived and it’s trick-or-treat time again. Thinking about taking your dog along door to door for the annual ritual? For some this might be a possibility, but my feeling is that for the majority it is likely far too risky an undertaking — for you, your pet, and those around you – […]
Bald Eagle takes a bird bath??
Jogging with your dog
Are you thinking about taking your dog jogging? Jogging can be excellent exercise for your canine companion but it’s fraught with a lot of the same potential complicating factors as for human joggers. Just as it is for you, a physical exam is advisable before ‘Max’ hits the road with you, especially if he is […]
Porcupines, skunks, and raccoons
Porcupines, skunks, and raccoons – if you live in the north country, you’re probably familiar with these creatures of the night. They tend to be more prevalent in the cooler more temperate parts of the country and are mostly seen at night, although in areas frequented by humans, they can learn to do their […]
Shipboard wilderness surgery
Ten years ago, while we were living aboard our sailboat and spending the summer hurricane season holed up in Luperón harbor on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, I was called upon to help a dog belonging to a couple of fellow cruisers who were there with us. The hurricane season turned out to […]
Poisons you should know
Hoarding pets – rescue or incarceration?
A television news article this week dealt with a woman whose house was raided by animal control authorities because neighbors had complained about the offensive odor emanating from the premises. When authorities entered the house they found over 100 cats living in this small tract type house, along with several dead cat bodies in the […]
Pet Foods – Who makes yours?
Do you think that your pet food is a super premium product manufactured by a really special company? Are they taking those big beautiful roasted chickens that you see on the label and carefully mixing up the formulation just for your pet? You may be surprised to find that your particular brand may be made […]