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The Tail Wag
I saw some friends from veterinary school recently, and as we were catching up on memories of our school days, the conversation turned to talks about wanting to leave the field. One of my friends hopes she can find a way to work relief for just a few days a month....

Update on Grain-Free Diets and DCM in Dogs
We have all seen reports come out over the past year about grain-free diets causing dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. And due to those reports, the veterinary community started telling owners to only feed their pets the big brand diets such as Science Diet,...

You Can’t Out-Exercise a Bad Diet
You Can’t Out-Exercise a Bad Diet by: Dr. Carrie Uehlein Yes, you’ve heard it before, and I’ll tell you again. You can not out-exercise a bad diet. Studies have shown there is no significant difference in weight loss between people who change their diet and increase...

I am a “holistic” vet, and I still recommend heartworm prevention.
I dropped my 7-pound poodle off with a cardiologist today. Yes, I’m a vet and a vet who’s very comfortable with cardiology. But this is my child, my furry child, and when I think about life and death for him, I’m no longer his vet. I’m his momma. Three and a half...

Corn Cobs – A Dangerously Delicious Treat For Dogs
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good corn cob smothered in salt and butter? Apparently, Pretzel, a very young golden retriever, is a huge fan. Here’s her story. About a week ago, Pretzel stole a corn cob off a plate of food when no one was looking. She’s sneaky....

My Dog won’t stay out of the pool!
Swimming in well-maintained traditional chlorine or saltwater pool can be great for your dog. If the pool is safe for people, then it’s safe for your dog. It’s excellent exercise. It’s good for older pets who find walking and running hurts (easier on those old...

What is veterinary medical manipulation (VMM)?
VMM is equivalent to the human form of chiropractic medicine. It includes a motion palpation assessment and gentle manipulation of the skeletal system and its associated soft tissue, tendons, ligaments, and neural input to improve performance of the musculoskeletal...

Acquired Pandemic Separation Anxiety
Not only has our world changed over the past year and a half, our pets' worlds have changed too. Everyone has had such a tough past year. The human-animal bond is so strong that our pets can detect when we are stressed, or when we are going through a tough time....

An Update to Our Response on Grain-Free Foods and Heart Disease
In 2019, the FDA reported that Grain Free foods might be linked to heart disease in dogs. This came about after a veterinary cardiologist thought he noticed a link between some of his canine patients with a heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) eating...

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