Every year, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) holds a multi-specialist forum. At this meeting, oncologists, large- and…
Is Summertime the Worst Time of Year for Dogs with Tracheal Collapse?
Here in New York City, summer brings heat advisories and poor air quality alerts. Those with respiratory ailments are cautioned…
Should I Be Concerned About Legionnaires’ Disease and Cyclosporiasis in My Pets?
New York City is in the midst of two human infectious disease outbreaks: Legionnaires’ disease and cyclosporiasis. Both have been…
Mexico Versus Brazil? The Caramelo Dog Debate Is About More Than Soccer
A recent New York Times article, “It’s a Bone of Contention: Mexico and Brazil Are Arguing Over Dogs” caught my…
The History of Pets and Veterinary Care in Revolutionary America
As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I started to…
What Do Cat Facial Expressions Mean? Understanding Slow Blinks, Pain Signals and More
June is Adopt a Cat Month and, from a blog-writing perspective, my favorite month because I get to write about…