How to Talk to Your Cat Veterinarian About Money
Knowing how to talk to your vet about money can mean better care for your cat. It’s not easy. Talking to anyone about money –– much less your veterinarian –– is way low on anyone’s list of favorite...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Your Dog Veterinarian About Money
Knowing how to talk to your vet about money can mean better care for your dog. It’s not easy. Talking to anyone about money –– much less your veterinarian –– is way low on anyone’s list of favorite...
View ArticleVitamin D Deficiency in Dogs and Cats
Overview of Vitamin D Deficiency in Dogs Vitamin D is an essential vitamin for dogs and deficiency can lead to problems. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorus absorption and muscles, nerves and...
View ArticleThe Irreverent Vet: 17 Things You Should Know Before Finding a Veterinarian
It’s common for clients to visit my clinic requesting a second opinion. Time and time again I hear the clients say, “I wish I had known….” as they ask for help after an unsatisfactory experience...
View ArticleIs Your Dog at Risk for Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an illness caused by a microscopic bacterium that is spread by ticks. In many areas of the country, it is becoming more and more common. For example, in central Ohio where I practice...
View ArticleHow to Know If YOU Have a Redneck Dog
31 Oct, 2019 Dr. Debra Primovic – DVM Courtesy of a Redneck Dog Lover A couple of friends and I proudly call ourselves redneck dog lovers. After dinner one night (and let’s be honest, a few drinks) we...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Vaping and Nicotine Around Dogs and Cats
Vaping is a method of smoking and originally marketed as a nicotine replacement product. Vaping, also known as electronic cigarettes, E-cigarettes, or E-cigs, has gained popularity over the past...
View ArticleHome Care for Watery or Runny Eyes
31 Oct, 2019 Dr. Debra Primovic – DVM A watery or runny eye is one of the most common symptoms seen in dogs. It can be a minor issue or a major problem. Like many pet owners, you may not know what to...
View ArticleHome Care: How to Tell if a Wound is Infected
31 Oct, 2019 Dr. Debra Primovic – DVM A wound is any type of injury affecting the skin. It can be a cut, bruise, puncture, or laceration. Because some sort of trauma causes most wounds, this...
View ArticleChoosing a Chi-Chi Dog (Chinese Crested and Chihuahua Cross)
The Chi-Chi is a cross between a Chinese Crested and a Chihuahua. Dogs such as Chi-Chis are known as hybrids, or cross-breeds. Sometimes they are called designer dogs to differentiate them from mixes...
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