Coenobita clypeatus, also known as the purple pincher, is a popular pet hermit crab. They are relatively easy to care for, but there are a few things you need to do to…
Month: March 2023
An excellent article on why the takeover of Vet Medicine matters.
Mainly it has to do with the fact that it's LEGAL for non-veterinarians to specify things about the professional care and decisions made on behalf of the patient. The article is in…
Super Helpful Dog Owner’s Two Pager from JVS
The-Dog-Owner-Essentials.pdf
How to tell when you are using a franchise veterinarian
A dog or cat with a fracture in a leg will not use that leg. Even if you pick up the other leg, it will roll down onto the fractured leg. They…
Lexi’s Amazing Weightloss Journey
Good Morning Dr. Johnson, I have attached a few pictures of Lexi's weight loss progress over the past 3 years, as I was not sure which ones you might prefer. Feel free to…
Why not use formalin in cold water?
Coldwater formalin There’s no decent reason. 100 years ago some asshole wrote that formalin will settle to the bottom in ice cold water. Which is actually true, it will stratify if you…
Why not use your first name, especially if you practice at Kissy vet.
Dear Dr. Johnson, Have you ever thought about referring to yourself as Dr. Erik? Using just your first name? Perhaps it would be less intimidating to customers with white coat syndrome. Answer:…
Why Ajax Is Getting Cataract Surgery When He is Ten Years Old
I think there are four things that make all dogs sideline themselves. I think that these are those items: 1. Slowly progressive arthritis 2. A sore mouth 3. The physical inability that…
Lyme’s Disease in Cats: Can Felines Contract Lyme’s Disease?
Lyme disease is probably not a concern for cat owners. Although the bacteria that causeLyme disease is capable of infecting cats, the disease has never been seen in a cat outsideof a…