by Roy Faulkner DVM | Dec 19, 2017 | Miscellaneous
It can be very exciting for a child to get a pet as a gift for Christmas. But, giving a pet as a gift for Christmas really may not be the best thing to do. This video will explain why that may be so.
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Nov 22, 2017 | Pet Health
This video will present common foods prepared on Thanksgiving and discuss which foods are alright to give and which foods should be avoided or not given at all.
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Oct 21, 2017 | Pet Poisoning
If you suspect your pet has ingested a poison or something toxic, the first thing you need to do is call your veterinarian or veterinary emergency hospital. This video shows one method of giving activated charcoal to a dog. Activated charcoal adsorbs a chemical or...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Oct 21, 2017 | Pet Poisoning
This video by Dr. Justine Lee gives basic and important guidelines on when and how to induce vomiting in your pet if needed. There are times when it is incorrect or dangerous to induce vomiting in your dog. When in doubt, contact your veterinarian, your emergency...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Oct 16, 2017 | Pet Poisoning
Chocolate toxicity or poisoning is a fairly common occurrence, especially in dogs during the holidays. Cats can also suffer from chocolate poisoning but they are less likely to eat chocolate than a dog will. The type of chocolate consumed is also important if a pet...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Oct 16, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Halloween Safety Tips for Keeping Your Dog or Cat Safe Even though Halloween can be a fun and festive time for your children and family, in many cases that is not t same for your pet. In fact, for many pets Halloween can be a nightmare for these family members. Stress...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Jul 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Pet Health
It is that time of year again. Living in Florida, as a pet owner, heatstroke is very common here in the Sunshine state and you should know what precautions to take. Also recognizing when heatstroke may be affecting your pet and what steps need to be taken if this...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Jan 17, 2016 | Pet Health
Last year, the dog flu hit Chicago with a vengeance. A new strain of dog flu has been spreading in the United States with the main area of concern at this time is in the West. One recent case has occurred in Montana. Also the Washington State Health Department is...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Apr 3, 2015 | Pet Health
Heartworms Can Cause Serious Disease that can be Fatal for Pets Heartworm disease is a serious and possibly deadly disease that affects pet cats and dogs in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Heartworm disease is caused by foot-long worms known as...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Mar 1, 2015 | Pet Allergies
Allergies in Pets by Roy T Faulkner DVM, MS It’s not easy for pet owners to know that their pet cat or dogs has an allergy, because pets exhibit different reactions to the things that we are allergic to. For instance – a pet may have a different allergic reaction to...
