Like many other industries, the veterinary industry has seen an increase in internet related purchasing over the last decade. Pet owners are looking for inexpensive places to purchase heartworm preventive, flea control products, and other prescription medications.
The number of internet pharmacies devoted to pet medications is currently difficult to track, much less, monitor for legitimacy and ethical business practice. Many pharmacies use multiple names on different search engines and many are started and closed each and every day.
Although legitimate, ethical, and customer service oriented pharmacy sites do exist, many …

Do you have a burning question for your veterinarian? We thought you did! Read even more of our interview with Dr. Mark E. Silberman.

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by Dr. Mark Silberman, Southwest Animal Clinic
Every once in a while we are greeted by a client without their pet but holding a paper bag, a Tupperware container or a piece of foil.   The client hands the “sample” to our receptionist, the receptionist hands the “sample” to me and I hand the “sample” to my technician.   Initially, we are curious as to the nature of the contents.   Should we open the container outside?   Most of the time the answer is yes.
It is understood that we are sometimes expected to …

The only way dogs can dissipate heat is by way of panting. They do not sweat from the skin like humans do.

Will you be traveling with your pet this year?

According to a survey of pet owners by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), more than 53% of dogs and cats will travel with their owners this holiday season.

Did you know that of the 4 major travel choices that Americans have, pets are not allowed to travel on half of them. It turns out that pets are prohibited from traveling by bus or train in most states.

Actually….I prohibit myself from traveling by bus or train in most states.

Anyway….it looks like …

Cats Are Not Small Dogs…Seriously!
As a veterinarian, it’s advantageous to have a sense of humor to fully enjoy and appreciate the profession. If I didn’t see the humor in some of the antics of both my pet and human clients, I would miss out on the fun! I mean, really, you have to find a sense of humor in bllhld ldsf  lkfldnfe  flkel ff df;efjk lejke  sfkewl f elfjfeefj f jerf f evdfkl fjrwpfmdep;ds dfm;t6 fm;s;fjerptpe fm;,d;lkpty;
Actually you might be surprised at the number of pet owners that treat cats …

After two reschedules and an impending hurricane, I finally did the “Road Dog” radio show on Sirius. To review, ..this show consists of truckers and their questions about their pets. Elizabeth Walsh was a gracious host. She did well at controlling the show. People with “handles” asking typical questions made for a fun hour. ie. “Hillbilly” (involving two un-neutered boxers and their constant fighting); “Montana” (Sheltie with ski problems); “Hawkeye” (12yr old Yorkie with cataracts) or “Richie” (1yr old cat with upper respiratory).
I have agreed …