Vetcetera DIY pet euthanasia: DO NOT try this at home

Twice in as many weeks I’ve been asked whether I would authorize the at-home euthanasia of a pet…with a household stash of controlled drugs.

Both individuals asking are in the human medical profession. That’s why I’m guessing their query emerged out of 1) an expectation that a house call option...

January 23rd, 2008 31 Comments

Pet Patients Want to get your vet to work harder for you? Make it a “service animal”

It’s true. We’re suckers for service dogs of all stripes. Last weekend at the North American Vet Conference I fell in love with about five of them as they lounged out at the booths of their sponsor organizations or drug companies.

Yes, drug companies actually sponsor these service animals and...

January 23rd, 2008 10 Comments