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02/04/2025

This came through my work chat yesterday as a Continuing Education (CE) opportunity presented by Hill’s.

Here’s why (IMO) this opportunity is not only insulting to veterinary professionals, but harmful for the industry’s reputation.

There is all sorts of talk right now about incentives in vet med. Typically when we think of this within the context of big companies, we think of yachts, and million dollar houses and huge bonuses. Maybe that’s the case for these big wigs on the corporate end, but I promise you those of us on the ground floor aren’t seeing it. Our “thank you” for pushing their products and using their studies is MAYBE worth a $5 coffee to them. Makes sense right?

But my real question is, why is it so important for Hill’s to push this CE course that they’re willing to buy every veterinary professional who takes it coffee? 🤔

We shouldn’t be perpetuating the rumors of “buying out” veterinary professionals. We should be taking CE courses because we’re interested in the topic itself. Not because we’re getting “paid” to take the course.

If we continue down this path, what is that telling the general public about our priorities as veterinary professionals?

15/02/2025

05/12/2024

This is where things start to get tricky. The simple answer is: it varies.

Depending on which 💉 it is and the type.

💉s are divided into 4 different types, and each one stimulates the immune system differently.

As a general rule, AHAA recommends core 💉s every 3 years and non-core 💉s yearly. Exceptions to this are Leptospirosis and certain cat 💉s depending on the type of 💉 used.

But how long does immunity from a 💉 really last? New studies are coming out that immunity from core 💉s may last 5-8 years plus!

How do we know how long our individual pet’s immunity lasts after 💉s? It’s impossible to tell without re💉ing or titer testing.

05/12/2024

Whenever we inject a foreign substance into the body, we have to have the realistic expectation that there may be side effects. Side effects from 💉s can range from mild inflammation at the injection site to anaphylaxis.

Each pet is an individual, and there’s no way to predict which pet will have a severe reaction to a 💉.

Swipe for some side effects to watch out for when 💉ing your pet. If your pet experiences any of these side effects after receiving 💉(s), please reach out to your vet! 💖

03/12/2024

Pet 💉s are split into 2 categories: core and non-core.

According to the Animal Hospital Association of America (AHAA), a “core 💉” is a 💉 that is recommended for all dogs/cats irrespective of lifestyle unless there is a medical reason not to 💉.
“Non-core 💉s” are recommended for some dogs/cats based on lifestyle, geographic location and risk of exposure.

“Core” 💉s for dogs include: Distemper, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, and Rabies
“Core” 💉s for cats include: Herpesvirus-1, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, Leukemia* (cats under 1yo)

“Non-core” 💉s for dogs include: Bordetella, Lyme, Influenza, and Rattlesnake toxoid
“Non-core” 💉s for cats include: Leukemia* (cats over 1yo)

Wondering what your individual pet needs? Let’s chat! 💖

01/12/2024

A 💉 is a substance designed to stimulate the body’s immune system to recognize and fight specific infectious agents, such as viruses or bacteria. Vaccines contain components that mimic parts of these pathogens (like proteins or weakened versions of the virus). When a pet is 💉ed, their immune system “learns” to recognize and remember the pathogen, so if exposed to it later, the body can respond quickly to prevent or reduce the severity of the disease.

03/10/2024

Have an itchy dog at home? 🐶

Wanting to give them a bath to help stop the itch? 🚿

Here are my top 4 tips for bathing an itchy pooch! 🐾💖

30/09/2024

Check out what one of my top clients has to say about working with me! 💖

25/09/2024

Here are 5 signs your cat may be in pain:

📢vocalizing
🐾impaired mobility
💧eliminating outside the litter box
👅licking/overgrooming
😰ears back/tight facial expression
🤬aggression

If you’re concerned your cat may be in pain, please reach out to your veterinarian for an exam 💖

24/09/2024

Seizure free at 17!

When I met Nico 6 years ago, he was having regular seizures. He was started on medications, and he was doing well, but then he started having breakthrough seizures. After a while, those started becoming more regular, and we got concerned.

It took my husband and I having kids for me to realize the neurological detriments of dyes in our foods, and I was horrified with myself that I hadn’t connected the dots with Nico.

Once I realized his food had dyes, I dug into researching pet food companies and the benefits of fresh foods for dogs. We changed his diet, made adjustments to his lifestyle, and like magic, his seizures stopped!

He is now 17 and has been seizure free for the last 2 years! 💖

23/09/2024

The short answer: yes.

And it needs to be on time. Here’s why:

Rabies is a federally mandated 🧁 that is legally required for all pets in the United States.

When you don’t 🧁 for rabies, you’re at the risk of having to euthanize your pet, and let me tell you, it is heart wrenching to watch a pet parent have to say a premature goodbye to their fur baby because of something so horrific and preventable.

Now, I will advocate for titer tests all day long, but this is the one 🧁 that is mandatory for all pets, and for good reason.

Detox afterwards if that’s your thing, but please, please 🧁 your pet for rabies! 💖