When I was in veterinary practice, we always got REALLY excited whenever the latest veterinary miracle drug made its debut. What made them “miracle drugs” was that they usually managed to hit the elusive sweet spot between providing much-needed help for patients while simultaneously offering something very cool (and usually uber-convenient) for pet parents. The […]
Collapsing Trachea In Dogs
Collapsing trachea is a chronic condition found in dogs, especially older dogs and toy breeds, that causes a dry, hacking cough and difficulty breathing. It starts in the trachea (also known as the windpipe), which is a long tube made of cartilage that carries air from the nose and mouth down into the lungs. A […]
When Your Pet Needs Anesthesia
No one likes to hear that their pet needs a veterinary procedure. But if the procedure requires anesthesia, for many pet parents this adds a whole new level of worry. Anesthesia is simply a controlled level of unconsciousness. Unlike sedation (which usually makes a pet feel sleepy or calm), while a pet is under general […]
Bedside Manner: Why It’s So Important In Veterinary Medicine
Lots of people talk to animals. Not very many listen, though. That’s the problem. ~ Benjamin Hoff, The Tao Of Pooh Bedside manner. It’s one of those terms probably more easily defined by what it isn’t, rather than by what it is. Like charisma, you know it when you see it. And when you don’t. […]
Inside The Veterinary Operating Room
The first time I saw the inside of a veterinary operating room, I was 15 years old. I was one of about 20 kids in my high school sophomore class who had been chosen to take part in a mentorship program, one that allowed us to spend an entire week in the professional setting of […]