A Vet's Life

Here you’ll find news and opinions from Pet Health Network’s expert veterinarians.

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Life and Death Decisions Part IV: Caramel's Story

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Wildlife Parks: Right or Wrong? A Vet's Life
Wildlife Parks: Right or Wrong?
I’ve always considered myself more of an advocate of Animal Welfare than of Animal Rights, though I do respect many of the opinions and philosophies of some of the animal rights organizations.
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Life and Death Decisions Part III: Mojo's Story
Sometimes, dogs and cats get sick and there's nothing that can be done. Fortunately, humane euthanasia can help them pass away pain-free and with dignity.
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Where To Find Green Pet Products

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Help Your Pets Go Green

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Celebrating Earth Day: Going Green With Your Pet A Vet's Life
Celebrating Earth Day: Going Green With Your Pet
While most pet owners are pretty eco-friendly (after all, we scoop our own dog’s poop, right?), some people may not realize the impact of all those extra carbon footprints that your four-legged dog or cat produce also.
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Pets, People, and the Boston Marathon Bombing
I often implore my veterinary colleagues to stay healthy and “Emergency Room Ready” at all times.
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Life and Death Decisions Part II: Bogey's Story
Owning a pet is a huge financial responsibility, and sometimes they get sick or hurt. It's important to avoid avoidable problems or look into pet insurance.
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Life and Death Decisions: Jada's Story
The parents of a 16-year old cat plead with Dr. Phil Zeltzman to perform surgery on a tumor despite the risks and certain decrease in the cat's quality of life.
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Defeating Diabetes? Gene Therapy Cures Type I Diabetes in Dogs
The groundbreaking research was conducted at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). In simplest terms, the scientists injected the diabetic dogs with gene therapy vectors in a single intramuscular injection.
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