Dogtor S explores a common injury in dogs. It can be alarming, but often is nothing to stress much about.
Is It Time To Euthanize My Pet?
Trying to decide when to say goodbye to your pet.
A Veterinarian’s 3 Favorite Puppy Personalities
Dogtor S explores some of his favorite puppy personalities!
I Fell in Love With a Chihuahua
I describe how I found my beloved Chihuahua and how she surprised me.
You Don’t Need to Apologize to Me
Discussing a commonly encountered situation in veterinary medicine surrounding bad news.
Doc, Could You Cut Her Nails?
Exploring the commonly requested toenail trim at the veterinary clinic.
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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I’m going to muzzle your pet, and I don’t feel bad about it: You shouldn’t either
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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