Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
Dr Alex Avery
172 episodes
1 month ago
š® Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesnāt mean we shouldāsometimes doing everything isnāt the best choice for their quality of life! š¾ Recently, my own cat Molly faced a life-threatening illness, forcing me to ask the same tough questions I ask clients every day: ā¢ Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ā¢ Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ā¢ Weigh...
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š® Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesnāt mean we shouldāsometimes doing everything isnāt the best choice for their quality of life! š¾ Recently, my own cat Molly faced a life-threatening illness, forcing me to ask the same tough questions I ask clients every day: ā¢ Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ā¢ Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ā¢ Weigh...
When Every Minute Counts: How Your Pet Could Be a Hero
Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
17 minutes
2 months ago
When Every Minute Counts: How Your Pet Could Be a Hero
šØ Did you know thereās NO national blood bank for pets? When a dog or cat needs a life-saving transfusion, itās down to local donor animalsāoften the pets of clinic staff or friendsāto save the day! 1ļøā£ The most common reason pets need transfusions is rat bait poisoning, stopping blood from clotting and causing deadly internal bleeding. 2ļøā£ Severe anemia from immune disease or parasites is another top cause requiring urgent intervention. 3ļøā£ Trauma from accidents or fights can lead to catastr...
Call the Vet - an insider's guide to dog and cat health
š® Just because we can do more tests or treatments for our pets, doesnāt mean we shouldāsometimes doing everything isnāt the best choice for their quality of life! š¾ Recently, my own cat Molly faced a life-threatening illness, forcing me to ask the same tough questions I ask clients every day: ā¢ Diagnose first! Without accurate diagnosis, you risk the wrong treatment and a poor prognosis. ā¢ Ask if additional tests will really change your treatment planāor simply add expense and stress. ā¢ Weigh...
