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Tag Archives: dogs
Ten Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
Halloween can be a stressful time for pets. Most veterinary practices see an increase in visits at this time of year. Here are some handy tips to keep in mind to keep your pet safe this Halloween. Let’s face it: … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, cats, dogs, Halloween, Pets
Tagged animals, cats, dogs, Halloween, Halloween pet costumes, Halloween stress in our pets, pet safety tips on Halloween
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Monday’s Question
Question: Are you a dog person or a cat person? My answer: I got asked this A LOT as a practicing veterinarian and being completely honest, I always strongly disliked this question. It’s a no-win question to be asked … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged animals, cat lovers, cats, dog lovers, dogs, dogs or cats?, love
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Anal Sac Disease in Dogs
Dogs have two anal sacs on each side of the anus, at about the five and seven o’clock positions (in reference to the circumference of the anus). Problems with the anal sacs are extremely common in small animals, especially dogs. … Continue reading
Daily Prompt: The Clock
Today’s daily prompt: Write about anything you’d like. Somewhere in your post, include the sentence, “I heard the car door slam, and immediately looked at the clock.” Last fall we had our bedroom painted and a friend had come over and … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt
Tagged car door slam, clock, Daily Prompt, dogs, Fear, noises, postaday, time, twilight sleep, wordpress
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Daily Prompt: Breaking the Law
Today’s daily prompt Think about the last time you broke a rule (a big one, not just ripping the tags off your pillows). Were you burned, or did things turn out for the best? I’ve never been one to break … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt
Tagged animals, breaking rules, Daily Prompt, dogs, love, loyalty, memories, pet loss grief, postaday, rules, Transmissible venereal tumors, veterinary school
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Fly Strike Dermatitis in Dogs
Fly Strike is a fairly common summertime problem in canines where biting flies attack either the face or ear tips. They suck blood and inflict painful bites, which get crusty from oozing blood and can often get infected. German Shepherd dogs, … Continue reading
Monday’s Question
Question: What’s something simple that makes you smile? My Answer: being around a good dog… a happy dog. Gail ♥
Posted in Monday's Question
Tagged animals, dogs, good dogs, Happiness, happy dogs, something simple
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Things That Make Me Scratch My Head
Are there certain things in life that you just don’t think you will ever understand? Here are just a few things that leave me scratching my head sometimes. How do my necklaces get tangled in my jewelry box? I know … Continue reading
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Tagged algebra, cats, christmas lights, confusion, dogs, jewelry box, Pokemon, ponderings, questions, soy candles, squirrels, unmatched socks
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Canine parvovirus
One of the things I dreaded seeing most while practicing veterinary medicine was canine parvovirus. I used to always say, if every single person could visit a clinic and see an outbreak of parvo and how it affects puppies, they wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, dogs
Tagged dogs, parvo, parvo vaccination, parvovirus, veterinary care
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