There is an important ordinance coming before the Sarasota Board of Commissioners on Monday September 21st. The ordinance will prohibit retail pet stores from selling commercially bred puppies, cats and rabbits. What does commercially bred mean? Basically it’s farming. But not in the Old MacDonald had a farm way. It’s more factory […]
Archives for September 2015
Pints for Paws SRQ – October 25, 2015
The next Pints For Paws SRQ event will be held at the Cock & Bull Pub at 975 Cattlemen Road on Sunday October 25th. This year’s Halloween fundraiser will benefit Vintage Paws Sanctuary and Satchel’s Last Resort, both are Sarasota-based nonprofit organizations. Tickets are on sale now! From 3-6, dog lovers and their pups […]
A Veterinarian’s Dilemma
By Anne Chauvet, DVM, DAVCIM, Neurology Questions and answers without an exam, is that legal? The greatest challenge we face in medicine is giving unsolicited advice. We always want to help. After all we picked our careers to help and work ungodly hours unselfishly to be there for the four legged companions our clients cherish. […]