THIS IS ME 

I really appreciate all your good wishes on my birthday. Thank You. Many years ago, my wife gave me this very precious collage as a birthday present, a collage of which I have grown steadily more fond with every passing year. What every picture has in common, is a particular smiling happy boy. This is […]

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THIS IS ME 

I really appreciate all your good wishes on my birthday. Thank You. Many years ago, my wife gave me this very precious collage as a birthday present, a collage of which I have grown steadily more fond with every passing year. What every picture has in common, is a particular smiling happy boy. This is […]

The post THIS IS ME  appeared first on Dr Larry Kraitzick.

ARE WE KILLING OUR PETS WITH KINDNESS ?

ARE WE KILLING OUR PETS WITH KINDNESS ?   Obesity disease which is defined by an excess of body fat such that it greatly increases the risk of disease.Dogs and cats are often considered overweight if their weight is >15% above ideal and are obese when weight is >30% of ideal. In veterinary medicine, body […]

SHOULD YOU CLIP YOUR DOG IN SUMMER ?

SHOULD YOU CLIP YOUR DOG IN SUMMER ?   Though it may seem like logical to shave your dog when summer comes ,there are many important reasons why you should not do this.   Double coated dogs refer to the animals that, like Huskies, Chow and Pomeranians have two layers of fur. The first, or […]

Jolie

  Hi .. Jolie here   Visiting Dr Larry today as I have Snuffles- a viral infection causing sneezing and conjunctivitis.   I am going to let you into a secret .. love being tickled on my left cheek recieving compliments .Dr Larry tickled me and told me I am beautiful …we are now best […]

WHY I CHOOSE TO BE A VET

Today , I was fortunate enough to examine and treat many adorable fur children and to connect with their wonderful human caregivers.I was busy but I found meaning and pleasure my work   And in the midst of this special day ,I experienced this exceptional moment or rather two moments …,moments in which I realised…. […]

Mushrooms

Another question asked, some of you guys may or not have heard the answer before.   I always thought that mushrooms were toxic? 2 of my Danes eat avo’s (not because I give it to them…they pick it off the tree themselves and even pull the branches off and chew it.)   Some dogs can […]

Osteoarthritis in Cats

Osteoarthritis In Cats   Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, painful inflammation and swelling of the joints. Individual cases can be triggered by an injury, immune conditions, viral and bacterial systemic infection such as Lyme disease,. However, by far the majority are caused by wear and tear which during the life of the of your pet. Other […]

FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM

FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM Most common hormonal condition of older cats ! Hyperthyroidism is caused by the overproduction of hormones from the thyroid gland. The main function of thyroid hormones is to all body functions. This condition usually arises as a result of a benign growth of the gland, but in some rare instances it can be […]

COMMON EYE PROBLEMS IN DACHSHUNDS

COMMON EYE PROBLEMS IN DACHSHUNDS Dachshunds may suffer from a number of genetically linked Eye Diseases.While other breeds may suffer many of the same conditions ,Dachshunds do fall into a group of dog breeds which are more likely to develop the following conditions. 1 KERATOCONJUCTIVITIS SICCA This condition, also known as Dry Eye is caused […]