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The Constipated Cat; What To Do If Your Cat Keeps Getting Constipated

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 by dthomas

One of the common problems that we find in cats is constipation, particularly senior cats.  These cats will often have a history of recurring constipation that continues to get worse until it becomes a clinical problem.  They typically are treated with supplements to soften the stool and in the beginning, they may help.  As time…

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Pet Viral Pandemics; What We Can Learn From Them Regarding The Covid-19 Pandemic

Posted on September 3, 2020 by dthomas

This blog is not a political blog.  It is a health-related blog, for both ourselves and our pets.  Our health is paramount in its effect on our pet’s health, so it is our responsibility to stay healthy so that we can contribute healthy energy to our pets in order for them to thrive.   The…

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“I Know You By Heart”

Posted on September 3, 2020 by dthomas

I was having my coffee out on the porch this morning and I was thinking about my old friend, John.  John had been my best mate and confidant for many years and he decided to transition a couple of weeks ago after a long experience with cancer.  When I got the news from his daughter,…

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Why Can’t We Cure Diseases? Because, We Are Asking The Wrong Question.

Posted on August 24, 2020 by dthomas

Have you ever wondered why we can’t cure cancer?  Heck, we can’t even cure the common cold.  The reason we can’t is because we are asking the wrong question.  It is that simple. Conventional medicine, whether it is for humans or for animals, is based on this question, “What disease is causing these symptoms?”  This…

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When Is Vomiting Normal?

Posted on August 21, 2020 by dthomas

I just read an article by a popular pet health magazine that stated that dogs that vomit bile in the early morning can be normal.  She states that she just gives her dog a late evening snack to prevent it from happening.  What?  If it were normal, then all dogs would be vomiting bile in…

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Bone Cancer In Pets: A Real Pain

Posted on July 31, 2020 by dthomas

As a veterinarian for many years, the toughest diagnosis that I have ever made is bone cancer.  The main reason for this is because the client has brought her dog into my office for a lameness, expecting a quick resolution, only to find out that her dog has a malignancy that is going to kill…

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Foxtails, Cheatgrass and Speargrass; Be On The Lookout For These Nasties.

Posted on July 5, 2020 by dthomas

Be On The Lookout For These Nasty Weeds……. It is that time of year again when grasses go to seed and if you walk your dog in fields where they grow, it can be bad news. Foxtails, cheatgrass, speargrass are all grasses that produce seeds that can be very dangerous to dogs. Depending on where…

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Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome: A Creepy Little Disease

Posted on June 8, 2020 by dthomas

I remember the first time I saw a cat with feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS).  It was a pretty bizarre clinical picture.  The cat would start twitching its back muscles and ripples would run up and down the spine.  The eyes would be completely dilated and it would act possessed, often trying to attack.  I was…

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Metronomic Chemotherapy: Is Less Really Best?

Posted on May 16, 2020 by dthomas

If you haven’t heard, the latest news that is keeping oncologists up at night and dancing in the streets is using metronomic chemotherapy for cancer in people and pets.  I am sure they are quietly saying, “It’s about time.”   At a time when people are running away from chemotherapy like a dog from a…

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Piling On: Secondary Pet Health Problems Associated With Allergies

Posted on May 15, 2020 by dthomas

Empowered pet caretakers are certainly aware of the incidence of allergies in pets.  It is one of the most common problems we find in dogs and cats.  Hopefully, by now, we know that allergies are due to damaged gut and immune imbalances and the only way to cure allergies is to restore normal health to…

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