The Avian Emergency Checklist: What Every Bird Owner Should Know Before It’s Too Late
Birds are masterful at hiding illness. It is part of their survival instinct. In the wild, showing weakness can make them a target. Unfortunately, this means that by the time a pet bird shows signs of being sick, it can already be very serious. I have seen this play out far too often in the […]
Does Your Pet Need a Mental Health Checkup Too?
As a veterinarian, I’ve had hundreds of conversations with pet parents about everything from itchy ears to chronic kidney disease. But one topic that still gets blank stares, or nervous chuckles, is mental health. Specifically, the idea that our pets might need a mental health checkup, too. We’re finally having real, meaningful conversations about mental […]
Tiny Patients, Big Lessons: What Birds Teach Us About Precision and Patience
People often ask me what it’s like to treat birds. My answer? Imagine trying to help a creature that weighs less than a cup of coffee, hides signs of illness until it’s nearly too late, and might take flight at any moment. Now imagine loving every second of it. As a veterinarian who works with […]
Bridging Traditions The New Frontier in Veterinary Medicine
When I first started talking about integrative medicine in veterinary care I often faced raised eyebrows and skepticism. For many people the phrase conjures images of unproven remedies or fringe practices disconnected from real science. But in reality integrative medicine is much more than that. It is a thoughtful combination of evidence based Western medicine […]