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Leo Joins Fat Cat Contest on my New Radio Show

You can see the photo of Leo on the Fat Cat contest page of www.dogtalkandcatchat.com but here is the sweet letter that came with it: I just heard your show for the first time a few nights ago on Radio...

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Vectra Found Over the Counter

Joan found a way to get Vectra even though her vet didn’t carry it. Thank you so much for taking the time to deal with my “Vectra” problem. I went to  Banfield’s and purchased a 4 pack today. I find it...

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Portuguese Water Dog Has Problem With Topical Flea Treatments

Email from a listener with a four-year-old Portuguese water dog who’s had problems with topical flea solutions: Love your show!  My 4 year old portuguese water dog has always had an issue with topical...

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First Shield At VCA Hospital is the Same as Vectra

Hi Tracie, I’m Betty from Waterford with the adopted poodle who is about 11 years old.  Coki has been having a bad time with lethargy and nausea.  I’ve spent the better part of the last two days at the...

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Diabetes In Dogs: Why They Get It, How To Manage It

I have been getting quite a few questions about diabetes in dogs, even though it is a fairly rare occurrence (not like cats, where type 2 diabetes is at epidemic levels). I turned for assistance in...

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How to Transition Her German Shepherds to Healthy Diet

Tracie, I was at the seminar today. I was the girl with the 2 German Shepherds on that horrific Hill’s Prescription Diet from the vet. I am sorry I had to leave without speaking to you. I had to get...

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Leo Needs Weruva, Ice Pups, Vectra, and Nordic Naturals!

Hi Tracie, I’m thrilled that the Weruva has resolved Leo’s struvite crystal situation.  However, for the last 3-4 months he has been biting the tip of his tail and chewing on his paws.  The vet thinks...

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Pumpkin Feeling Punk

I got this appeal from Dee in North Carolina — the length shows how attentive she is to her pets’ symptoms and how aware she is of dangers and nutritional issues too — a really great owner! One of our...

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Cat Dishes: Great Tips from Catster Readers

Catster.com frequently has a Daily Tip from me and recently one of my tips had some terrific ideas and comments from other cat lovers. This was the tip: No matter how much you wash them, some plastic...

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How Did Our Veterinarians Become Dog Food Salespeople?

What you’re going to read here is my opinion and mine alone. I came to these conclusions in my research for THE DOG BIBLE and also in visits and presentations I made to veterinary students at Tufts,...

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