Ten curious facts about Toxoplasma gondii by Diane D. Addie Phd 1464 A whimsical look at a parasite that is most definitely not funny. A whole new meaning of “fatal attraction:” toxoplasma infected mice and rats seek out cats One of the strangest scientific discoveries is recognising that parasites are able to...Read more
One Health: Extending Frontiers in the Art of Medicine by W. Jean Dodds DVM 818 The scientific era began centuries ago with the Scientific Revolution of 1543 and the teachings of Copernicus, Gallileo, Kepler, Newton, Harvey, Kuhn, Huygens and Shapin. They and other pioneers brought us to the early 1800s. At that time, the...Read more
Assessing Pet Health by Laboratory Testing by W. Jean Dodds DVM 856 Background Laboratory diagnostic tests play an important role along with a thorough physical examination and patient history in the overall evaluation of both human and animal patients. For more than 60 years, human healthcare has benefited from...Read more
Four choices you make for your dog – Choice number two: To neuter or not to neuter? by Lisa Hansen DVM 1088 There are four decisions no dog owner can avoid. You will be making these lifestyle choices for your dog regardless of whether you spend time researching the available information to ensure they are well-considered and informed decisions or...Read more
Animal Blood Banking by W. Jean Dodds DVM 1150 The history of veterinary transfusion medicine began in 1665 with the first reported transfusion of canine blood. From that time to the present day, whole blood and blood components have been used to treat many disease states and for surgery...Read more
Case Reports: Dietary Success with Nutriscan by W. Jean Dodds DVM 843 Balanced nutrition is now recognized as the key factor in providing for health and longevity of human and animal populations. Achieving this balance depends upon each individual’s genetic and geographical needs and lifestyle. However...Read more
Pup Protection – The Effects of Maternally Derived Antibody (MDA) by Dr. Revital Netta 2545 Why did the veterinarian order the vaccination of the puppy with core vaccine component, 3 times at 3-week intervals? For over a decade canine vaccine has been categorized into core, non-core and non-recommended groups, with canine distemper...Read more
Feeding for Optimum Health by Anna Webb 977 I’ve always believed in the adage ‘you are what you eat’. This is not a new concept. Way back around 600 BC Hippocrates famously said: “Let medicine be thy food, and food be thy medicine”. Prudence, my Miniature Bull terrier, … Read the restRead more
Safety Issues About Widespread Use of Pesticides & Herbicides by W. Jean Dodds DVM 934 Forty to fifty years ago, two weed killers still in major use worldwide today (chlorpyifos and glyphosate) were introduced for use on agricultural crops, lawns, private gardens and golf courses. They are used on alfalfa, citrus, vegetables...Read more
Optimal Diets for Pets by W. Jean Dodds DVM 782 In the previous Blog, we discussed the ongoing debate about raw versus cooked food diets for pets. Here we are going to address some lingering questions. Should it include raw meat or cooked meat? Many of us in the veterinary … Read the restRead more
Raw versus Cooked Food Diets for Pets by W. Jean Dodds DVM 1043 The debate over which type of diet is best for dogs and other pets to live healthy lives and thrive is unlikely to be resolved in the near future. Should it include raw meat or cooked meat? Should the meat … Read the restRead more
