Bridging the gap between veterinarians and their patients
Euthanasia is part of my job. It is a difficult part of the job, but it is one that I have to do frequently. I remember in my first year of practice one of my family members asked me whether I had performed a euthanasia yet. I had been working for about a month or …
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As a veterinarian I get to experience the whole gamut of animal behavior throughout each day. I may start the day with a cute new puppy that has never been to the vet and only wants to play. Later that same day, I may get an adult dog that hasn’t been to a veterinarian since …
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In the microscopic world, cells communicate with one another using proteins and carbohydrates on their surfaces. Each one of these can broadly be referred to as an antigen. Antigens exist on the surface of our own cells and pathogens (disease causing agents) like: viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Antigens are how cells interact with one another …
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Walking the line between the service industry and essential service Photo by Marcelo Moreira from Pexels It’s March 20th 2020, I’m finishing cases for the day at our small animal veterinary hospital and I’m finally getting ready for the week to be finished. I check my group chat with some friends before I head out of the office. …
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You’ve just gotten home from work for the day. You’re exhausted and you set your stuff down near the door. Walking further into your home you see your beloved border collie, Bella. You run over to kiss her and wrap her in a big hug. She always knows exactly what to do when you’ve had …
Welcome to Paws Press Play, this first podcast aims to walk you through what an annual veterinary visit entails for your beloved pet and hopes to stress the importance of seeking these at least once per year. Welcome everybody to Episode one of paws press play. The Annual postcard. Postcards used to be how many …
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In this second episode Dogtor S, delves into one of the most commonly encountered conditions in our furry friends, allergies. Presenting primarily around dogs, this podcast and blog post focuses on the clinical signs and various treatment options for allergies. Hello to all and welcome to the second of a 5 part podcast introduction series …
In episode 3 Dogtor S will examine a commonly encountered question surrounding dental health in dogs and cats. Focusing again mostly on dogs, we will take a look into the average dental procedure and what dental health can mean for your beloved pet. Hello and welcome to episode three of paws press play. In this …
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In this episode Dogtor S is going to focus on some of the most commonly performed surgical procedures on dogs and cats in general practice: the spay or neuter. Read, or listen, on to find out more about the procedures themselves and what your pet goes through on the day they get these done. Hello …
In this episode, Dogtor S will focus on ear infections of the dog. Ear infections are among the most commonly encountered conditions in general veterinary practice, and if you've owned a dog for any length of time you have likely experienced these. Picture this: It’s finally time to go to sleep after a long day …
