By, Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology When you go to your doctor, do you see the blood pressure manometer or your doctor first? When you take your pet to your veterinarian, do you get a blood pressure reading every time? Why is there such a difference and does blood pressure matter in pets? After all, […]
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Medicine for Pets – the new, the old, the ugly and the truth
By Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology Apoquel is irking veterinarians and pet owners and it is not because it does not work. On the contrary, the “miracle” drug is nothing short of a God send for itchy dogs. Unfortunately the company manufacturing Apoquel, Zoetis, cannot keep up with the demand. Who wants their dog to […]
Fat Facts for Fur Friends
By Dr. Anne Chauvet Omega -3, omega-6, omega-9, fish oil, flax seed oil, saturated fats, unsaturated fats, extra virgin olive oil… sounds familiar? We are bombarded with facts about which oils we should take to better our bodies. The same applies to our pets. Before giving your pet any dietary supplement, it is important to […]
Planning Ahead for An Emergency
Healthy alternatives, supplements and grass for dogs?
by: Dr. Anne Chauvet With all of the joy our dogs bring into our lives, it’s no wonder that we continually look for ways to keep them active, healthy and thriving. More and more, people want to know if they should give nutritional supplements to their pets. While supplements can be beneficial, there are three […]