by Nancy Kay, DVM
on 12/09/2012
Marie felt certain she was responsible for the death of her beloved dog Jasmine. It was springtime when Jasmine’s cough began so Marie assumed that allergies were at play. When the coughing progressed Marie scheduled a veterinary visit. X-rays revealed lung cancer- unfortunately too far... [More]
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by Jason Merrihew
on 06/12/2012
Finding a silver lining in a dark storm cloud can be extremely difficult. Often times, the passing of a beloved pet is the first time a child has to deal with death. Unfortunately, this is something that most children will have to face. When Liz Hauser, daughter of veterinarian, ... [More]
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by Nancy Kay, DVM
on 04/07/2011
I remember the sad sinking feeling I experienced last August as I read an email from my friend Diana Gerba. Seeing her email in my inbox initially prompted excitement- oh goodie, more photos and stories about Donato, Diana’s adorable Bernese Mountain Dog. My excitement quickly morphed into utter disbelief as Diana described the death of her barely six-month-old pup caused by ingestion of a poisonous mushroom. [More]
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