Catahoula Leopard Dog Tick Paralysis Cured in Seconds

His one blue and one brown eye darted all around the room in sheer terror. Smokey was utterly paralyzed.

A 5-year-old male Catahoula Leopard Dog named Smokey arrived in the ER on a stretcher. His one blue and one brown eye darted all around the room in sheer terror. Smokey was utterly paralyzed.
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Dachshund Spreads H3N8 Canine Influenza

They could spread the flu virus to your dog and their parents would not ever know they harbored the virus in their system for 1-5 more days!

Doc Truli heard a cough in the kennel.  A guilty-looking miniature dachshund’s big brown eyes stared back.
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The New Dog Flu

They could spread the flu virus to your dog and their parents would not ever know they harbored the virus in their system for 1-5 more days!

Doc Truli heard a cough in the kennel.  A guilty-looking miniature dachshund’s big brown eyes stared back.
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Chocolate undergoes enterohepatic recirculation, repoisoning your pet for days after the first bite.

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  • Six hazards of pet costumes
  • What to do if your pet eats chocolate
  • Secret deadly poison in chewing gum
  • Home remedies for anxiety and noise phobia
  • Which pet needs the most protection on Halloween?

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Don't Declaw, Soft Paw!

Maggie’s mom asked me for an alternative to declawing. I suggested Soft Paws.

Maggie was a 6-year-old female Bengal, tearing up the carpets, curtains, and an antique upholstered chair. Continue reading “Don't Declaw, Soft Paw!”

Truli Speaking: Good Questions to Ask the Vet

Don’t be shy! Your vet is there to help your pet and help you.

Doc Truli hears certain questions in the course of the day that may feel awkward to ask at first, perhaps confrontational, but would be awesome if everyone asked their veterinarian.

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How to do a Dog Food Allergy Elimination Diet

The first week, 1 piece of popcorn caused his face to swell and his eyes to water. Bingo!

Specialists estimate 50% of American dogs have allergies

Dexter was a 4-year-old rednose tan and white American Staffordshire Terrier. He was itchy every day of his life since he was 8 weeks old.

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Pet Proofing: Keeping Pets Safe at Home

If you think as if you were designing a movie set for the Neil Gaiman sci-fi novel Neverwhere, you should be able to cat-proof your place!

How did Doc Truli’s beloved 15-year-old long hair green-eyed grey Persian cat, Mitzi, end up under the trailer out in the cold, meowing her head off for 2 days? Continue reading “Pet Proofing: Keeping Pets Safe at Home”

Pomeranian Puppy Pukes Parasites

Almost all puppies are born with roundworm intestinal infection because the worms hibernate in the mother’s muscles out of the reach of any dewormers.

Pomeranian Puppy
Samantha at about 5 months old

An 8-week old red Pomeranian puppy vomited blood and white spaghetti-worms on my examination table and then collapsed.
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Top Ten Veterinary Practices to Keep Your Pet Calm and Safe

For example, for many pets, the rectal thermometer is a big no-no.

American Bulldog Gets a Massage
Ear Pressure Point Massage Relaxes This Dog

Be sure your  animal hospital follows these practices to help your pet be as stress free as possible.  (Were you looking for things to do at home to keep your pet safe?)

1. Clean, quiet hospital environment

2. No waiting in view of other pets; staff takes your pet in right away

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