Although we all face professional and personal challenges every day, my problem solving skills and ability to adapt to adversity directly stem from my childhood. Growing up in a small western Nebraska town with physical abnormalities, I felt a constant spotlight was shown on me because I was “... [More]

Jack was my first-born baby. My husband and I had just bought our first home together--a beautiful brick bungalow in a vibrant Denver neighborhood--and things were just about perfect. The only thing missing from the picture-perfect life we were creating together was a dog. We were young, fun, ... [More]

  Quinn and Nellie - Photo Credit: Susannah Kay This week, I’m asking you to put your veterinary knowledge to the test. I hope you have fun participating and will learn something in the process. As always, my goal is to help you become a savvy medical advocate for those animals you love... [More]

As discussed in last week’s blog, rescued puppy mill breeding dogs come with a whole lot of emotional baggage. Fear is the number one issue- fear of people, other animals, and new sights and sounds. Should you decide to foster or adopt a rescued puppy mill breeding dog, how can you help her ad... [More]

  I recently spoke at the annual conference of the American Animal Hospital Association where I reconnected with an old friend, Dr. Frank McMillan.  We were small animal medicine residents at UC Davis together back in the day. Dr. McMillan’s professional journey has been an interest... [More]