OK. I have to admit that I am biased here. I run an online veterinary advice website called: http://www.AskAVetQuestion.com. There are many times where an online discussion with me has saved people … Read More »
Dr. Marie - Pet Advice
Letʼs face it! Good vet care is expensive! Dr. Marie has tips that help pet owners who are on a budget. There are tips that work for all pet owners, as well as tips specific to pets with certain medical problems. Whichever your case is, Dr. Marie has tips that save you money.
When Your Vet Wants to Give an Injection
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I am not one to advocate second guessing your vet, but when your vet wants to give an injection you can sometimes ask if you can save money by skipping the injection. (Again, if your vet feels it is … Read More »
Get your Bordetella Vaccine With Your Annual Shots
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Is your dog likely to be going to a boarding kennel this year? Most good kennels require that he or she has a bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine. My advice is to be pro-active and get the vaccine done … Read More »
How Many Fecal Exams Are Necessary?
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This is a controversial topic! The recommendation from parasitologists is that pet owners have a fecal exam checked for parasites 3-4 times per year. In most cases I do not believe that this is … Read More »
For Animals With A Urinary Tract Problem
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If your animal has any of the following symptoms, your vet will want to run a urine test: straining to urinate urinating in the house increased thirst increased volume of urine … Read More »
Heartworm Testing
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Depending on where you live in the world, a heartworm test may not be necessary every year. Why do we do a heartworm test? This test determines if there are adult heartworms present in your dog. … Read More »
Do You Have A Diabetic Animal?
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Dogs and cats with diabetes can be treated quite successfully but often the treatment can be expensive. There are several ways that you may be able to save money if you have a diabetic animal. … Read More »
A Cheaper Test for Cushing’s Disease
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Does your vet suspect your dog may have Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism)? Cushing’s is a disease seen in older dogs that cause them to have an increase in thirst and urination, appetite … Read More »
Does Your Vet Want To Do An ACTH Stim Test?
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An ACTH stim test is a test for a condition called Addisonʼs disease (otherwise known as hypoadrenocroticism). Addison’s occurs when a dog’s adrenal glands are not functioning properly. It can … Read More »
Understanding Your Estimate For Surgery
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If your pet is undergoing surgery it can often be confusing to understand the estimate that you are given. When your vet or technician is reviewing the estimate, ask if absolutely everything on the … Read More »
Avoid Pet-store Imitation Products
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There are very few cases where a product that is sold in the pet store is better than a prescription product that your vet recommends. The biggest example of this is flea prevention and treatment. … Read More »
Pet Insurance
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There are a great number of pet insurance companies to choose from. In my experience, most pet insurance plans are worth it. In the last few months I have had two cases where a pet was diagnosed with … Read More »
