Tag Archives: Pets

I Performed My First Euthanasia Today: I Will Remember it Forever

I performed euthanasia for the first time today. It is one thing to save a life, to take it is another kind of responsibility altogether.

5 Cat Breeds with Health Problems to Avoid

Thinking of getting a purebred cat? In this article I list 5 cat breeds you may want to think twice about.

6 Major Differences Between Veterinary Medicine in Canada and Cyprus

After having grown up in Canada and volunteered at multiple clinics there before coming to the Republic of Cyprus for veterinary college, I’ve noticed several difference with how we treat our animals not just ethically, but epidemiologically. In this article, I list 6 major differences between veterinary practice in Cyprus and Canada. 1. Cyprus isContinue reading “6 Major Differences Between Veterinary Medicine in Canada and Cyprus”

5 Common Pain Medications that Can Hurt Your Pet

Human medication and pets While it’s true that dogs are mammals and as such have many things in common with humans in terms of their basic biology, it is also true that their biology is very different. This is particularly true with how many pets react to common medications prescribed or recommended for humans. ItContinue reading “5 Common Pain Medications that Can Hurt Your Pet”

The Details of Diabetes Mellitus: Animal Edition

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects ~3.1 million Americans, but did you know it also affects their pets? Indeed kitties and puppies of all nations may suffer from the disease. It general presents during midlife, and while treatable it is not curable (2). In essence, diabetes is a metabolic disease whereby theContinue reading “The Details of Diabetes Mellitus: Animal Edition”

Total Eclipse of the Heart-Defend Your Pet Against Heartworm!

by: Caitlin McAllister What is Heart Worm? “Why do I have to pay for a heartworm test?” Is a question posed by many pet owners staring down the barrel of an ever climbing vet bill, counting the dollar signs of everything we’re doing today. A heartworm test feels quite suspiciously like a convenient little add-onContinue reading “Total Eclipse of the Heart-Defend Your Pet Against Heartworm!”