Those of us who love our pets as family want nothing but the best medical care for them, and that includes cutting edge tools for identifying and managing pain. So we bring good news! AAHA has revised and updated its pain management guidelines for for the first time since 2015. What’s new? Separate recommendations for dogs and cats (because cats are not small dogs!) Discussion of tools available for identifying pain Emphasis on being proactive about pain management instead of a reactive “damage control” approach A decision tree to identify the most effective therapies The report is written for use by veterinary teams and ismore…

“I have no idea how you do what you do.” “This must be hard to deal with every day.” “I imagine you must put up with people like me all the time.”   Like any veterinarian involved in end-of-life care, I hear some version of “your job must be really tough, but I’m glad you do it” almost daily. Learning to sit with grief from a place of calm energy and peace does take time and practice, but end-of-life work is uplifting and rewarding to those who put in the effort. What drives me most of all is the cumulation of experiences which serve tomore…

Hey, companion animals! Do you have an embarrassing symptom or a mystery medical problem? Are you having trouble getting your Human to listen to you? Labby is here to help! Her Human is a veterinarian, and if neither of them knows the answer, they’ll look it up for you! Send your questions (250 words or less) to dearlabby@armsofaloha.com.   ***** Dear Labby, My Human just brought another cat into my house. She is about my age (three or four years old) and I can’t stand her. She acts so sweet and lovey around my Human, and purrs and jumps up on her lap. My Human thinksmore…

They can happen to anyone, even a veterinarian, and it’s usually not a big deal to take care of them. Let’s talk about how to detect fleas in and around your pets, and bust a few common myths and misunderstandings while we’re at it.more…

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