Dog-Breath

Anyone reading this blog has gotten the real lowdown on the vaccination issue —  which should be a non-issue, but clearly still is not! Remember this: Titer testing (taking a blood sample to measure the effectiveness of a vaccine to deliver protective immunity) has proven time and time again that dogs [...]

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Sometimes you just have to put your mighty to-do list on hold and stop and smell the poo-poo. For the last week or so, I have smelled a nasty Verizon Wireless TV ad that has outraged many of us who understand the serious consequences of negative breed stereotyping. Can you guess the breed of dog [...]

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Lisa Scarsi

Me and Woody, a cancer warrior with a game plan.

Six months ago, after I finished a one year project to write the 30 Minute Vet Consult series, I began my next all out research project—to develop an anti-cancer game plan. In fact, as I dug in hard to study the best published research from [...]

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So many of you are confused and it’s no wonder. Is your vet doing what’s best for your dog? Maybe not. You are probably not getting much healthy advice from your own doctor, either.

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It took me only 60 seconds to read the ingredient list and longer to find it—hidden on the side of the bag. So where is the beef? The 7th ingredient listed right after rice flour. Remember this: the first three ingredients generally account for 90% of what’s in the bag.

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The calendar says it’s a New Year and has filled this month ocean-deep with promises.  And even if you did not resolve to exercise more, eat better foods, or save more for the golden years, then surely January 1st was a day for some quiet reflection—hopefully without a hangover!  For me, I welcomed the opportunity [...]

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Please Don’t Shoot Your Dog.
The next time you find that flashy postcard from your vet in your mailbox reminding you of all the shots your dog is due for…STOP. Do not pick up the phone to make that appointment. Instead, call to make an appointment for a thorough yearly physical examination. And be ready to [...]

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Yes, I must admit I was seduced by the title of the article in a popular veterinary magazine and rushed to read it: Homemade Diets—Advice for your Clients.* WOW (I am thinking as I flip to the numbered page) my profession is finally getting it. Vets are getting the green light to instruct clients on [...]

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