by Dr. Kendra Pope | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog
We all know the positive side of kibble, dry pet food: it is amazingly convenient and has a long storage life. Many dry foods have a shelf life of years. We also know these foods are balanced to meet a certain level of nutrition. But there are definitely downsides to...
by Dr. Kendra Pope | Apr 4, 2020 | Blog
Like people, pets are subject to a wide variety of allergies. The big difference is that we can usually identify our symptoms, ask for help, and resolve the issues, while our pets rely on us to figure out what is wrong and how to help. Spotting the Symptoms Our first...
by Dr. Kendra Pope | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog
Second opinions in people medicine are common. And smart. The same is true for veterinary medicine. In fact, even though I see patients in person as a veterinarian near Lafayette, Indiana an increasing number of my patients are virtual… pet parents seeking a second...
by Dr. Kendra Pope | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog
Depending on the age of your dog, vomiting can be very serious. If it’s a young puppy who has not had all its vaccines it could even indicate infection with parvovirus—which could be fatal if untreated. The dehydration from vomiting makes any age dog at risk of...
by Dr. Kendra Pope | Mar 11, 2020 | Blog
Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants for their pet, and because cats are such particular creatures, it’s often a harder diagnosis to hear for them as they limit what they let us do to them. For example, it is harder to change cats’ diets; it is harder to give multiple...
by Dr. Kendra Pope | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog
Having a dog is more than providing a yard rope, food, and water. Responsible dog ownership is a big responsibility. Considerations Before Committing Owning a dog is a serious long-term commitment. Depending on the breed you can expect to have your dog between 10 and...
