I’ve had plenty of avian patients over the years, and each has a different squawk: cockatiels, love birds and sun..

Lessons learned from life experiences seem to stick in your memory. Years ago, I relieved myself in the great outdoors..

Treating exotic animals requires creativity and a “why not?” philosophy. New ideas are shared openly in the exotic animal community..

My children are really into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In fact, they watch this educational program every week – with..

Rex walked into our office one day with his good buddy Koa, a 2-year-old rambunctious chocolate Labrador retriever. I’ve known..

It’s funny how life can revolve around a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. I never thought fatherhood would be this difficult...

Working in the veterinary profession can be quite hazardous to your health. Patients occasionally try to bite you, and a..

The saying “life is short”comes from Mark Twain. This definitely holds true for most of our domesticated species. Although we..

Pet owners have a challenging dilemma as they select from a wide range of pet foods. Some owners come into..

As the weather gets cooler, I’m often reminded of my days in Minnesota. It was the perfect place for a..

Vampire bats and Tasmanian devils represent creatures of the animal kingdom with misleading names. Misnomers, if you will. Vampire bats..

Many cultures have medicinal remedies that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some have proven valid even in..

If you enjoy surfing the Internet, then I urge you to use your favorite search engine to look up designer..

There are many hazards associated with being a veterinarian. The most obvious is the possibility of being bit by a..

The Wild Side column is dedicated to sharing real-life stories about owners and their pets. For the most part these..

Rocco, a big, bruising 2-year-old male pit bull, had a handful of problems. Problem No. 1: He was allowed off..

Mr. Thompson brought his 2-year-old Pomeranian Frankie in for an annual exam. I couldn’t help but stare at Frankie’s new..

Dancing is an expressive form of communication. Interpreting the fine nuances can be quite challenging. Many times something is lost..

Having a veterinarian in the family means instant advice at all times of day. Great for the family pets, but..