Aaaaaand we’re back with Year 2! Between working and planning a wedding (that’s right, I got MARRIED!), this summer flew past. I can’t believe it’s actually August. I guess time flies when you’re having fun! I’m about to start my second week of classes and my brain already feels full. So far, we’ve only had lectures from 8 AM – 12 PM, but it feels like I’m in class from 8 AM – 6 PM.
Year: 2022
I’m sure you’ve seen many dog owners walking their dogs on a retractable dog leash. You may think, wow, that looks like a great way to walk your dog! I’m here to warn of the dangers of the retractable dog leash. I want you to use your critical thinking skills and make the most educated decision on which leash is best for you and your dog. After reading this post, you may still decide to
I can’t believe it’s already April. It feels like I blinked and all of a sudden, the school year is over! I wanted to write so much more, but man, learning this hard really takes it out of you. I remember being horribly nervous back in August. My anxiety kept pounding me like a punching bag. How hard are these classes going to be? What happens if I fail an exam? What happens if I
This was said to our class during orientation week by a DVM who graduated from MSU VMC many years before I even thought about the profession. I wrote it down. I hadn’t looked at it since that day because life as a veterinary student is pretty hectic. When I thought about writing my first vet school post, I felt some pressure. What was the one thing I wanted to ensure my readers knew about me?
There has been a lot of talk about grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM for short. There are thousands of articles and research papers talking about their connection, some of them praising grain-free diets and some denouncing them. What should you believe? Is there a right side to take? Ultimately, you want to feed your dog nothing but the best, but with so much information out there, it’s hard to find clear evidence without
Right now! That’s the easy answer. The long answer is, well, longer! Let’s start with the most asked question when I talk to pet moms and dads about this topic: Why do I need to brush my dog’s teeth? There has been a lot of research on oral hygiene in pets in general, not only dogs, but let’s focus on those goofballs. By age two, 80-85% of dogs show signs of early dental disease, with