Still looking for great holiday bargains? Dr. Nancy Kay’s Speaking for Spot will help you be the best health care advocate for your dog, and develop an even better dialogue with your Veterinarian. Personally signed by Dr. Kay, complimentary gift-wrap if desired - $15 (regularly $19.95) through 11/30/10. [More]

FIDO Friendly shares a ‘Holiday Road Warrior Survival Guide’ as we take to the highways and byways for holiday gatherings with family and “fur-ends.”

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‘Tis the season for family gatherings, gift giving, and food galore. Veterinarians know that this is also the season for canine pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), a painful, potentially life-threatening condition most commonly caused by overindulgence in foods that are particularly rich or fatty. And what kitchen isn’t overflowing with such foods this time of year? [More]

It is important to be tuned in to your pet’s needs at any age, but vital when she becomes a senior citizen. . . .A good way to remember the special needs of your older dog is to use the acronym L.O.V.E. That stands for Listen With Your Heart; Observe For Changes; Visit the Veterinarian; and Enrich The Environment.

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“I’m sorry, ma’am, your pet is going to need surgery”.

These are words any pet owner dreads hearing, especially on an emergency basis. For a pet owner, a trip to the veterinary ER can be a terrifying and frustrating experience; almost always unplanned… certainly unwelcome…usually expensive.

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