Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog

Since we are on the subject of leakage, here is another viewer-email-turned-FAQ about leakage in a senior dog. As always, if your pet has any leakages or other abnormalities, please ... Read More

Fresh from the e-mailbox, answered as a new FAQ. A viewer asks: "my puppy is about 7 months old and today she came in with a leakage from her anus ... Read More

The massive pet food recall that began in March 2007 may not have been the first pet food contamination of its kind. According to USA Today, a similar incident in ... Read More

Feline urinary problems, both medical and behavioral, are two of the top reasons for cats to visit the vet. Problems related to urinating out of the box must always be ... Read More

For a Chocolate Labrador named Molly, what goes around comes around. After years of training and doing search-and-rescue work assisting humans, five-year old Molly was facing a battle to live ... Read More

ZENITH210 writes: "I'll be going to vet school next year, but I am allergic to animals, with the typical symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes, rashes, and a bit of ... Read More

Stem cell research has shown great promise for treating a variety of diseases, but the collection of stem cells from embryonic sources was the focus of ethical debate. Now, veterinarians ... Read More

According to the Travel Industry Association, Dogs are the most common type of pet to take on a trip (78%), and autos or trucks are the main mode of transportation ... Read More

There are many ideas about the best way to remove a tick, one of the most common tricks being to put a lit match on the tick to make the ... Read More

If you are on your way to vet school next fall, currently in vet or tech school, or working in a veterinary field, here is your opportunity to start your ... Read More

While we are on the subject of cat stress... cats can become stressed by many things. Just what stresses cats out is not always obvious, and stress may manifest in ... Read More

It's safe to say that most cats don't travel by car very often. The most common car trip is usually to the vet, and that event causes enough anxiety by ... Read More

Sometimes, it pays to be catty. At least according to the Cat Writer's Association (CWA). This year, they are offering more than $12,000 in price money for the 15th annual ... Read More

Questions about veterinary salaries are a common theme in the Pre-Vet & Career Forum. This post, originally from 2005, has garnered more comments than any other blog post on this ... Read More

From the VetMed Forum CATHYGUY writes: "We have a 4-year old German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix named Bear. He will not eat and is losing weight rapidly. He will drink water. ... Read More

Summer is almost here, and for many people, that means dusting off the camping gear! The fresh air, recreational activities, camp food, campfire, and some well-deserved relaxation are all part ... Read More

DawnMarie77 writes: "I need some serious help. I have 2 large Rottweilers that are seriously allergic to fleas. They are both pulling out their fur on their bottoms. The vet ... Read More

I was fortunate to be able to interview VPI's veterinary expert, Dr. Carol McConnell, about the Top Household Poisons survey findings and about pet health insurance in general. Learn some ... Read More

I am noticing more "pet friendly" places to stay and visit lately, which supports the idea that more people are choosing to bring their pets on trips and vacations. Do ... Read More

I found a recent survey about household poisons conducted by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) to be very interesting. The number one insurance claim for poisonings by far was owner-induced; classified ... Read More

DEWFRAIN writes: My father passed away in November and although his dog seems to be blending well into our family, he seems sad sometimes. I wonder if he realizes what ... Read More

I spotlighted this article during the March Poison awareness week, but recent news stories have brought the pet dangers of xylitol into public view again. Toxicity has been documented in ... Read More

There's nothing like a nice, bright smile! Pet dental care is important, but many people wonder why anesthesia is often necessary for a full dental cleaning and examination. For the record, ... Read More