Dogs, people reveal the content of their character
I started my career as a practicing veterinarian nearly 30 years ago at an emergency clinic in Acworth, a northern suburbs of Atlanta. Learning to …
Open mouth and insert foot … again
On the Dec. 15 episode of her satellite radio program, morality advice expert Dr. Laura Schlessinger did it again. While giving advice on how to …
Your pet and the cold hard truth
Sometimes writing a weekly column can be challenging. I keep my eyes open for news items and consider topics that are a bit different and …
My mom and Gracie
From the warmth of a south Florida late fall day, I look back to the same time last year in North Carolina. I spent the …
Animals, Jesus Christ and the symbolism of Christmas
The holidays are upon us. With our family and friends in mind, we plan, shop, and prepare, but how often do we reflect upon the …
Your pet and why you should care about our changing world
No matter if you choose to believe it or not, our world is changing. This is not an attempt to sway your opinion of why …
Your pet and how they help us through the tough times
We were sitting, transfixed on the television like so many in the country. Seated faithfully as if in the pews on Sunday morning. Left to …
Holiday tips to keep your pets safe and happy
Here are some tips to keep your pets happy and safe during the upcoming holiday season and year round. Rich, fatty foods like gravies, grease, …
Your pet and aging
We all have heard that to figure your pet’s age in human years you just multiply their age in years by 7. This “fact” was …
Your pet and affording veterinary care, a must
Despite all the economic indicators, some of us are still living in recessionary times. When we are experiencing tough financial times, so are our pets. …