Senior Pets: Not “Just Getting Old”
In front of me lies a very familiar cat. She has hundreds of names and many different owners. No this isn’t the
Is it true that you can pick up a glucometer for free from a pharmacy and what are some tips to keep my dog’s blood glucose curve regulated?
Hi Emily, The easy part of the question is about the glucometer. You can easily get one just by asking for it
Is it necessary to take a blood test on my dog to check her liver and kidney before supplying another bottle of anti-inflammatory medication?
Hi Stephanie, This is a common scenario that I don’t get asked about often enough and I really like questions like this.
Could vaccines cause a puppy to develop skin irritations? Also, which vaccines are recommended for a puppy?
Hi Douglas, Thanks so much for your question. Overall, vaccinations are a safe and effective means of preventing life-threatening disease. Adverse events
How long does it take for a dog’s torn paw pad to heal and what can we do to help with the healing process?
Hi Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your dog’s injury. This is a common injury in active, high-energy dogs. Thankfully,
Should we consider ear canal removal after my dog who used to get chronic ear infections just recently had a flare up?
Hi Dena, If it’s been a year since the last ear infection, I would be inclined to treat again. Ear canal removal
Senior Pets: Not “Just Getting Old”
In front of me lies a very familiar cat. She has hundreds of names and many different owners. No this isn’t the
Is it true that you can pick up a glucometer for free from a pharmacy and what are some tips to keep my dog’s blood glucose curve regulated?
Hi Emily, The easy part of the question is about the glucometer. You can easily get one just by asking for it
Is it necessary to take a blood test on my dog to check her liver and kidney before supplying another bottle of anti-inflammatory medication?
Hi Stephanie, This is a common scenario that I don’t get asked about often enough and I really like questions like this.
Could vaccines cause a puppy to develop skin irritations? Also, which vaccines are recommended for a puppy?
Hi Douglas, Thanks so much for your question. Overall, vaccinations are a safe and effective means of preventing life-threatening disease. Adverse events
How long does it take for a dog’s torn paw pad to heal and what can we do to help with the healing process?
Hi Amy, I am so sorry to hear about your dog’s injury. This is a common injury in active, high-energy dogs. Thankfully,
Should we consider ear canal removal after my dog who used to get chronic ear infections just recently had a flare up?
Hi Dena, If it’s been a year since the last ear infection, I would be inclined to treat again. Ear canal removal
