Trying to decide when to say goodbye to your pet.
Help! My Cat Has A Heart Murmur!
Dogtor S explores feline heart murmurs in this blog.
How to Relieve Firework Phobia in Your Pet
Exploring the various treatments for firework induced anxiety in our pets.
Doc, Could You Cut Her Nails?
Exploring the commonly requested toenail trim at the veterinary clinic.
Doc, Is It Cancer?
Dogtor S explores the scary scenario of finding a lump on your furry friend.
Losing a Pet Is Never Easy – Neither Is Losing a Patient
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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A day in the veterinary office during a global pandemic
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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Reverse Sneezing
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 …