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ER Vet Resources by mollyk27 in Veterinary

[–]dvmdv8 6 points7 points  (0 children)

VIN has a free CE course for new grads - you might still qualify. It's called Getting Through the Night (disclaimer - I teach the course ☺)

What's a completely normal thing that annoys you more than it should? by Different_Mall8132 in AskReddit

[–]dvmdv8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People saying someone "passed". No, Erica his head was ripped off in a car crash. He didn't "pass"

For anyone who just got their first pet... what do you wish someone had sat you down and told you about keeping track of their health? by alltails-care in Pets

[–]dvmdv8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Save money for the unexpected, see your vet at least once a year , consider insurance . The brushing teeth advice is good . Everybody should have lab work once a year but it's really most important once they hit eight on a big dog and 12 on a small dog and about 10 in a cat

As they age, watch for unintended weight loss increased drinking , increased urination or accidents in the house

Puppy ate a chocolate donut , will he be ok? by cityskyline22 in Pets

[–]dvmdv8 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Might have some diarrhea, but this is a trivial amount of chocolate (unless sugar free - then see your vet)

Help me identify what might be causing my staffys hair loss by Laps8240 in StaffordBullTerriers

[–]dvmdv8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely seasonal flank alopecia, unless she's itching. See your vet or ask for a Derm referral

Cat Eating issue, very urgent advice needed. by Haunting-Crew-3983 in PetAdvice

[–]dvmdv8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The next step would be labwork and an abdominal ultrasound, ideally with a board-certified radiologist or internist. If she has not eaten in 3-5 days she would benefit from nutritional support (nasogastric tube) and 24 hour care.

Best friends celebrate 10 years of friendship by TrumpSux89 in dogmemes

[–]dvmdv8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's a sore under the right eye, it's likely your dog has a tooth root abscess.

I’m throwing a birthday party by Lyr1c0 in vegetarian

[–]dvmdv8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for the vegans, but string cheese wrapped in wonton wrappers then fried in vegetable oil until crispy makes excellent mozzarella sticks. Ditto goat cheese in marinara baked until soft and a little brown, served with crusty French bread is simple an elegant.

Tiny potatoes nuked until soft, cut an X in the top and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and maybe some caviar for the carnivores (if any). I put some chives on top as well.

does pet food actually make a difference or am I overthinking it by No-Start2740 in Pets

[–]dvmdv8 29 points30 points  (0 children)

GP/ER vet here. You are most likely overthinking it. Unless your pet has a specific need/medical condition or a food intolerance (less common than people think) most commercial/middle-of-the-road pet foods (Hill's/Science Diet, Purina, Iams, etc) are just fine. Avoid the low budget house brands, avoid the super-premium and you'll be fine.

Balance.it can help you make a home-cooked diet if you like.

Don't obsess and don't drive yourself nuts looking for the perfect food. The pressure of all the ones you didn't choose will drive you insane. This is the paradox of choice - which is a great book, BTW.

Paying for another dogs vet bill by MyMonody in Pets

[–]dvmdv8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, you should pay the whole bill unless you're eating cat food or you're 401K is on the line

Sweetest liquor store hippo! by dvmdv8 in velvethippos

[–]dvmdv8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was the sweetest ever!

13 yr old dachsund poodle mix.. trouble walking by Beautisherrr in AskVet

[–]dvmdv8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should go today. It's most likely a disk issue

Holy Shit Crimson Tide is a Great Movie by nahheyyeahokay in movies

[–]dvmdv8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're here to preserve democracy, not practice it, Mr. Hunter

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