Antibodies, or immune messenger proteins that mark infectious disease organisms to be targeted by the immune system for removal, have gained a lot of attention in the age of COVID-19.…
In the past year of the pandemic, I have witnessed a remarkable shift in the increased number of people who own pets, in addition to family's and individuals' view of…
Since becoming qualified to perform certain acupuncture techniques in 2014, I have seen the unmistakable benefits of acupuncture in pets within the limited scope of my training which includes orthopedic…
The short answer to this question is no, however, the complete story of CBD oil use in veterinary medicine for treatment of disease in dogs and cats is a bit…
I can sum up the answer to the question posed in the title of this post simply: NOTHING! There is zero criteria in the pet food industry that constitutes a…
While many small businesses are experiencing significant slow downs in business during the coronavirus pandemic, the trend in veterinary clinics across the nation has gone the other way. Across the…
There exists a natural process in the body called apoptosis that triggers cell suicide. While this may sound sinister, it is in fact s process that is vital to life,…
Turmeric is an Asian plant in the same family as ginger. The powder derived from this plant is commonly used in Asian cuisine to add color and flavor to any…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtWCLf3ySEI&t=2s Becoming a veterinarian requires 8 years of school, the latter 4 years of which is a grueling curriculum and a clinical year that enables very little sleep. Getting accepted…
A few weeks ago in the face of the loss of my beloved long time yellow Labrador Retriever, Bernie, I lamented about special dogs that accompany us on life's journey…