Dr. Sandeman's Blog

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 We Americans are spending more than ever on our pets-almost $70 billion a year by current estimates.  Of that total, 25% is spent on medical, surgical or preventative health care. Like human health care, owners do and should seek ways to save on expenses without compromising their pet's health.  Here are…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Veterinarians and humane shelters often encounter cats that have been poorly socialized as kittens.  In some situations, the kitten was either adopted at too young an age –before 7 weeks- or wasn’t properly handled before going to their forever home. The consequences can be severe…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Does Emmie the retriever stop half way when fetching her tennis ball in the backyard to nibble some blue grass?  Has Simon the Siamese found the basil plant in the kitchen? If so, they have a lot company at the salad bar.  Both cats and dogs are known to nibble on greenery when…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Family swimming pools offer a cool respite from summer heat.  In many households however, those that are too young or can’t swim need special attention to avoid tragedy.  Pets, especially dogs, can benefit from many of the safeguards and warning devices designed to alert us that…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

As the sun sticks around longer and longer every day, people and pets need to be continually aware of the damage it can do to sensitive skin by emitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR).  EMR which includes not only visible light but infrared and UV light damages multiple layers…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Q.)  We are excited to welcome a new friend into our family from our local shelter.  Duchess is a 4 year old Weimaraner mix that is a sweet heart and has immediately fit into our home.  Duchess was apparently injured in an accident and is missing her left rear leg- she has lots…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Owners of senior pets are commonly concerned with their pet’s vision as they age.  Often, it is because they can see some change in their pet’s eyes that they may describe as a cloudiness or film over their eyes.  When changes are coupled with an age related decrease in mobility…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Pet and pet parents that have visited their veterinarian in the past month are undoubtedly aware that February is Pet Dental Month.  As we have discussed in the past, most pets over the age of 2 will have some degree of periodontal disease and will benefit from having their teeth…

 

 

Paper Trained

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Scott Sandeman, D.V.M.

 

Q.)  Miso, our 3 year old pit bull mix, had diarrhea for almost 14 month after we adopted him from the shelter.  For 6 months he did ok on a special diet and only occasionally had severe problems.  We stopped all of his chew toys and tried several doses of different antibiotics…