Choose a veterinarian sensibly (infographic)
The infographic says almost all I want to say on the topic but I’ll add a few afterthoughts. If I was living in the United States, the number one criteria would be the head...
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Great videos of a veterinarian being patient with patients to gain their trust
Dr. Thomas Hamilton has become a celebrity vet because he does something which few other veterinarians do. He takes more than the usual amount of time to gain the trust of the animal patients...
The reason why this American veterinarian is sticking with a curbside model
The veterinary clinic “curbside model” is one in which the public has restricted access to a veterinary clinic due to the coronavirus pandemic and the necessity to maintain social distance. The public drops off...
Coronavirus may benefit companion animals and owners by encouraging remote diagnosis
In the USA, and I expect elsewhere to a lesser extent, veterinary telemedicine is being strongly encouraged by the inability of cat and dog owners to get to veterinary surgeries because of lockdowns and...
Is this the best way ever for a vet to give a cat a jab?
Is this the best way ever for a vet to give a cat a shot ? ? The distraction of the nice tasting treat is a good idea. What is that stuff in a...
Are cat vaccinations really necessary?
The word necessary means ‘essential’. So are cat vaccinations really essential? You cannot say that cat vaccinations are essential. This is because they are not without risk but if you asked 100 cat owners...
Atlanta orthopedic surgeon who had taken on the role of saving animals has agreed not to operate on any more homeless animals
An Atlanta orthopedic surgeon who had taken on the role of saving animals who would otherwise be euthanized has agreed not to operate on any more homeless animals. This is the heartwarming and now...
Vimago™ is a new diagnostic scanning device which produces incredible images of inside your companion animal
A Vimago™ scan. The video is interesting for the imagine quality. You might ask your vet if they are thinking about getting a Vimago™ scanning device. It’ll help him/her diagnose disease and benefit the...
Shaming people does not help. It forces them into seclusion and takes the kitties there with them
Posted December 30, 2018 by Rae Bitner Introduction by Elisa: I found this story as I was checking the various groups and thought it was one that needed to be told. This is as...
U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is caring for injured cats from the Camp Fire
The U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (located in Davis, California) is caring for injured cats from the deadly Camp Fire. While sad, the number of rescues, veterinary services, and volunteers stepping up to help...
Got an old washing machine? Use it as a cat shelter.
A veterinarian in Portugal, supported by the local council has started an imaginative program of providing individual shelters for stray and feral cats using old washing machines. I am referring to the ones that...
Veterinarian Starts Cat Behaviour Classes
This is a welcome development. I don’t want to blow my own trumpet but many years ago I recommended that veterinarians step up to the plate and rather than declawing cats they introduced seminars...
The Veterinarian’s Intellectual and Intuitive Mind
Dr Dennis Thomas DVM has written an intriguing article on his website about how veterinarians go about their business in diagnosing illness. The best veterinarians use both their intellectual, conditioned mind and their intuition...
A Feline Friendly Veterinary Practice Can Ease Anxiety For cat And Guardian
Kitty guardians understand that taking a cat to the vet can be very stressful. In many cases this may even cause some owners to avoid taking their cat to the vet. Additionally there are...
Taiwanese veterinarian overwhelmed with concern for stray animals euthanized herself
Her name is Chien Chih-cheng. She was a very bright woman who graduated from Taiwan’s top university. She had the highest mark in the civil service exam. She could have worked anywhere but chose...
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