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Parvovirus, the silent killer; what you need to know.

September 10, 2018 by lauren Leave a Comment
Parvovirus, the silent killer. Pet owners NEED to know.

  Parvovirus, the silent killer; what you need to know. Parvovirus is an easily preventable but extremely infectious virus passed between canines. We’re currently seeing a record high number of parvo positive puppies in the clinic this summer. It’s possibly the most devastating disease for a dog owner and clinician to witness. Puppies are just … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, death and dying, Depression, Dogs, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Infectious diseases, Parvovirus, Pet ownership, Veterinary, Veterinary emergency Tagged: infectious diseases, Parvovirus, responsible pet ownership, vaccines, Veterinary

The Fine Line Between Helping and Hurting

August 29, 2018 by lauren 4 Comments
The fine line between helping and hurting.

  It was like any other morning. I woke up, made a cup of tea, and looked out the window to admire the tidal river outside our yard. But then I spotted something odd. A swan was in the middle of the seaweed, not moving. He’s probably just resting, I told myself. I got the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, Birds, death and dying, Emergency situations, euthanasia, Veterinary, Veterinary ethics, Wildlife, Wildlife rehabilitation, Working mom Tagged: death and dying, swans, Veterinary, veterinary ethics, Wildlife

What to do when other animals attack our animals.

December 5, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
When animals attack. And yes, this is the fox that attempted to devour our chickens-Beatrice's feathers are dangling from his jaws!

  Last week a fox attacked our chickens. This was no sneaky night attack, this was a middle of the day, sun shining, full-on ambush. Luckily husband, Juno (our 20 pound terrier) and myself heard the raucous from inside the house and launched ourselves into the back yard. A large healthy fox had his canines … [Read more…]

Posted in: Chicken husbandry, Chickens, death and dying, Emergency situations, Hens, Pet ownership, Veterinary, Veterinary emergency, Wildlife, Wound care, Wound healing Tagged: Animal attacks, dog behavior, pet loss, Veterinary, Veterinary emergency, Wound care, wound healing

Does your cat need sunscreen? 7 surprising hot weather pet hazards

June 28, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
7 surprising hot weather pet hazards.

7 surprising hot weather pet hazards all owners should be aware of.

Posted in: Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Pet ownership, Veterinary emergency, Wound care Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet hazards, Pet ownership, summer health hazards, Veterinary

9 life-threatening signs your pet needs to see a vet ASAP

April 18, 2017 by lauren 3 Comments
9 common veterinary emergencies all owners should be aware of.

  Thankfully not all trips to the vet are an emergency, but sometimes they definitely are.  And the longer your pet is deprived of medical attention in these situations, the more difficult it may be for your vet to save their life. Here are 9 common emergent situations that warrant an immediate trip to your … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Emergency situations, Health hazards, Pet ownership, Spay and neuter, Veterinary, Veterinary emergency Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet ownership, Poisons, Spay and neuter, Veterinary emergency

The BIG difference between large and small animal medicine.

February 21, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
The BIG difference between large and small animal medicine.

  As a vet, working with livestock, or large animals, is completely different to working with companion animals. Despite the obvious differences between species, it’s like working in two separate worlds; one is driven by economics and profit and the other by emotional attachment. Farmers want healthy livestock to ensure a thriving flock brings optimal profit, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amputation, Cat people, Cats, death and dying, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, euthanasia, Lambing, Large animal, Pet ownership, Sheep, Sheep farming, Veterinary, Veterinary ethics Tagged: amputation, Cat people, cats, death and dying, Dogs and cats, Large animal, Pet ownership, Sheep, sheep farming, Veterinary, veterinary ethics

Do animals grieve after the death of a loved one?

January 24, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Do animals grieve after the death of a loved one?

  I’ve written about the overwhelming feelings of grief we sometimes experience when a beloved pet dies. It’s understandable considering they can be closer to us than many members of our family! But what about the loss animals feel after the death of a fellow pet or human being? This is often a real concern … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, death and dying, grieving, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, death and dying, Depression, dog behavior, grieving, pet loss, Pet ownership, Suicide

Why is it so hard to say goodbye?

September 6, 2016 by lauren 1 Comment
RIP Norman and Ickus, my childhood pets.

Part of every life is death. And unfortunately the lifespans of our animal companions are much shorter than our own. This means we all usually have to say goodbye to a beloved pet at some point during our lives. As a vet I’m privy to these farewells more often than the average person. Last week … [Read more…]

Posted in: death and dying, Dogs and Cats, euthanasia, grieving Tagged: death and dying, grieving, pet loss

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