Do you give your dog bully sticks as treats? If so, you may be surprised by some information recently released by researchers from Tufts University and the University of Guelph. They have discovered that people who feed bully sticks are unknowingly providing extra calories and potentially ha... [More]

  Am I feeling frustrated and disappointed? You bet I am after reading an article titled, “Vets Slowly Move to 3-Year Vaccine Protocols” in the most recent edition of Veterinary Practice News. According to the article, approximately 60 percent of veterinarians continue to over-vacc... [More]

  The United States has become a wee bit of a safer place for our pets. This past December, the Consumer Specialty Products Association and Humane Society Legislative Fund announced that antifreeze manufacturers throughout the United States have finally agreed to add a bitter flavoring agent t... [More]

  At long last, it’s time to discuss the area of veterinary specialization most near and dear to my heart! As an internal medicine specialist I am clear that those of us who choose this career path are fascinated by the innermost workings of the body. From the lungs to the liver, the pan... [More]

  To the veterinary cardiologist, no organ is as important or revered as the ever-beating heart. My oh my how they adore those valves, those chambers, the great vessels, and the steady “lub dub” rhythm of the body’s all important pump. During residency training, those wantin... [More]