Pets
For your eyes only: The secret of vaccines
Hold up, James Bond! You may have a license to pill, but before you pull the trigger on that vaccine, ask yourself a few questions. What are you going to do if your puppy develops an anaphylactic reaction? When are you supposed to give the next vaccine?...
The infamous Leroy Brown
By Nathan Metz Jim Croce made those words “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” famous in 1973. The lyrics to the song span many generations from the young to the not so young. The song tells of known criminal Leroy Brown, the “baddest man in...
A good staff makes all the difference
I have owned my own animal hospital for almost 11 years. The easy part of owning my own practice is taking care of the patients. After all, that is what I learned to do in veterinary school. The hard part is the running of a small business. Even though...
Simon ? a special-needs puppy
There’s a saying in the world of purebred dogs that if you breed long enough, you will encounter everything — the good and the bad. I’ve been selectively breeding purebred dogs for more than 35 years, and I know only too well how true...
A story of love and loss ? remembering Dusty
My husband, Bob, and his family were never pet lovers. When Bob was young, he had an encounter with a large neighborhood dog resulting in a permanent fear of large dogs. His father also had tremendous disdain for stray dogs and cats and would actually...
A cat of many colors
Ruthie is quite a cat. More dog than cat really, at least behaviorally. She is named in honor of our adopted office mother, “Big Ruthie” Michael.My first encounter with little Ruthie occurred at our reception desk one afternoon last fall....
Healthy tips for Peter Cottontail
I have to admit my childhood Easter memories are among my fondest. My parents were always very generous as they provided me and my siblings with Easter baskets that brimmed with sweets, including large chocolate bunnies wrapped in cellophane.Once I outgrew...
Don?t believe everything you see on TV
A number of my clients have told me about the “Dog Whisperer.” It usually begins with, “Oh, Cesar did this …” or “We’ve been doing what Cesar does.” Admittedly, I have not watched the show. Other than the...
The price is right, Bob
Dr. Nathan Metz As a child I spent countless hours watching “The Price Is Right” with my grandfather. It was quality time that we both looked forward to. The games changed each episode, from Plinko to hole in one, but the ending message...
A hard lesson: Lilies and cats don?t mix
Editor’s note: This column was initially printed after Easter last year. Hopefully by printing it prior to Easter this year, it will prevent other cats from suffering the same consequences. As a guy, I admit that I sometimes don’t pay attention...
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