Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices November 2014 We routinely see hyperactive dogs. Though these dogs are difficult to work with and train, it can be done and made easier if we look at the many possible causes and implement solutions. Many hyperactivity problems stem from the dog’s boredom
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Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices August 2014 This is a recent study done at the University of California (Davis). If you are thinking about neutering your dog, you might want to take a look. Abstract Our recent study on the effects of neutering (including spaying) in Golden Retrievers
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices July 2014 We are doing research on the use of the laser, and there are so many things it can help. Here is an excerpt of a paper we recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Click on: http://www.healinglaserforpets.com/
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices June 2014 Cats hide their emotions well and we are often surprised by how they react to things. This is because we are not reading their body language very well. By body language, I’m talking about their tail carriage, ear position, where their
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices May 2014 Can the Swiffer WetJet poison dogs? According to an Internet rumour that started circulating in early 2004, it can. The following landed in this author’s inbox in September 2004… I recently had a neighbor who had to have their 5-year old
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices April 2014 Taken from Become a Veterinary Assistant http://www.veterinaryassistantlearningcenter.com/#!about2/c1cyh Many emergency conditions cause a severe and sudden drop in blood pressure, which triggers shock. Blood loss from internal or external bleeding, severe dehydration, allergic reactions that cause blood pooling in internal organs, toxins,
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices March 2014 From a student in Dr. Jeff’s classes for veterinary assistants (http://www.veterinaryassistantlearningcenter.com/) I saw that you included xylitol in the list of poison, and that 2 sticks can kill a Doberman. I know all too well about this and do everything I can
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices February 2014 Look at the picture above. Which one is fat and which one is just right? If your dog is 10 percent over his ideal body weight, he is overweight. If he’s more than 30 percent over his optimal weight, we call
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices January 2014 Acral lick dermatitis (ALD), also known as a lick granuloma, is a frustrating disease. Typically, these skin lesions appear on the front of the foreleg, close to the carpus. Though ALD was historically considered to be a boredom and stress induced
Read more →Archive ∙ Back to Island Voices December 2013 At the recent North American Veterinary Conference held in Florida, Dr. John Symes spoke about pet food and the impact of gluten. The question he raised was whether expensive pet food provided high quality nutrition. The answer will surprise you. He
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