-
Grape Toxicosis in Dogs
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Apr. 21, 2023.
Last month, we discussed a toxicity that mainly affects cats (lilies). In this month’s article, the focus is on a toxin that seems to target dogs, found in grapes and
Read more
-
Lily Toxicity in Cats
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Mar. 15, 2023.
As winter makes way for spring, many of us cannot wait to bring life back into our homes in the form of flowers. A common flower in many bouquets, often
Read more
-
Urinary Tract Infections
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Feb. 11, 2023.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are fairly common in human medicine, affecting approximately 10-15% of people assigned male at birth, and 50-60% of people assigned female at birth. It is important
Read more
-
First Aid - At Home Care
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jan. 12, 2023.
Many of us have experienced one of these situations: Imagine, it’s 5 pm on a weekday, and your pet decides to eat a bag of chocolates or check out a
Read more
-
Raw Food
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Dec. 16, 2022.
Raw diets are becoming increasingly popular within the pet community. There are both homemade and commercially manufactured options available for consumers. These diets typically include some combination of muscle meat,
Read more
-
A Veterinarian’s Role in Public Health
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
Veterinarians are often known for their roles in treating our pets and our farm animals. However, their responsibilities and skills go beyond these positions. While many people know that veterinarians
Read more
-
The Holiday Season
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Oct. 14, 2022.
We all know that the holiday season can be as chaotic as it is joyous, and we can’t forget to include our pets in that mayhem. From foods, to plants,
Read more
-
Diarrhea
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
In today’s post, we will be discussing diarrhea in pets: what to look out for, its possible causes, and how to address this symptom at home or with your veterinarian.
Read more
-
Heart Disease in Cats
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Aug. 11, 2022.
Last month we talked about heart disease in dogs, and this month we are discussing heart disease in cats and how this can present differently than in dogs. Heart disease
Read more
-
THC Toxicity and CBD in Pets
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 25, 2022.
With the increasing medical use for Cannabis and its legalization in many states, veterinarians are seeing more cases of toxicity in their pet patients. The Cannabis sativa plant contains over
Read more
-
Heart Disease in Dogs
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 22, 2022.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in humans in the United States and costs the country over $300 billion annually. While not as extreme in our pets, it
Read more
-
Bites and Stings
Author:
Julianne Porter, DVM
posted: Jul. 22, 2022.
Most of us know that when the warmer weather approaches, it means contending with fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. We have a lot of options to help protect our pets from
Read more