If your dog or cat is scratching their ears, you are probably wondering if they have ear mites. In this article I will explain what ear mites are, and how you can diagnose infection in your dog or cat. You will learn about the mite life cycle, how the mites spread, and the most effective holistic remedies to treat your …

Our dogs have signs and symptoms of pain much in the way that people do, but often this pain is unrecognized, not diagnosed, and hence not treated. In this article I will show you how to check if your dog is in pain, and the most common symptoms found in dog pain. I will cover the more common causes of …

Prolotherapy is defined as “proliferation therapy,” or “proliferative injection therapy”.

It involves injecting an irritant type solution into the region of tendons or ligmaents to strengthen the weak tissues, causing scar tissue to form, and help re-stabilize the joint.

Prolotherapy has been used for over 30 years to repair joint injuries in people.

The injected material produces a thickening of …

Last week I posted some Xrays, asking for a diagnosis.

You guys are very smart, and I was surprised as to how many are able to interpret the Xrays, knowing what joint is involved, giving a diagnosis and suggesting treatment.

Many of you guessed correctly, but I was specifically looking for the most likely underlying cause.

3 winners were chosen, …

These are Rads from a 6 year old Retriever cross.. ( a former shelter dog)

The dog had a 4 week history of lameness.

Pain on palpation of this area of the leg, with a slight swelling medially ( in the middle).

I am wanting you to tell me

1. What area of the leg is this?

2. What’s your …

If your dog has been shaking his head and scratching at his ears, then he likely has an ear infection. Ear infections in dogs are very common but often very frustrating; they can quickly and often do re-occur leaving you wondering if you can ever get rid of them. This article will go over the most common causes of ear …

I recently read the headline of a ‘National Enquirer’ type magazine that claimed: ‘ Humping Dog Impregnates Man’s Leg’

If you happen to have a ‘humping dog’ problem, don’t fret, for leg pregnancy won’t happen..

BUT it did get me to thinking about how so many of our dog’s behaviours are misunderstood- including mounting or humping..

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Why do they …

So this has been reported in the Wall Street Journal, as well as in various local media:

“Active outbreaks of highly contagious canine influenza have been reported in New York and New Jersey in recent months. The virus also has been detected in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado and Texas and is being investigated in California, according to Merck & Co., which …

There has been more than a few pet food recalls lately-

A Dry Iams Dog food was recently recalled – the recall was limited to a small number of bags, BUT the wording of the recall concerned me, and it should concern you.

What BOTHERS me is that a fungal toxin is ALLOWED to be in pet food at all.…

Veterinary Care is expensive. I should know, for I am a Veterinarian who owned a Veterinary Hospital for nearly 15 years. Veterinary Medicine has changed dramatically in the last 30 years; gone are the days of James Herriot when Veterinarians treated every type of animal, and regularly made house calls. This article will give you an understanding of why veterinary …

If your dog has epilepsy, then you really should be looking at some of the alternative remedies for treating seizures. Conventional treatment typically consists of 2 veterinary drugs, Phenobarbital and Potassium bromide, which both have numerous side effects. This article will cover the types of seizures in dogs, causes, and the most important natural remedies.

A seizure is defined as …

I recently googled my name and came up with this:

“Dr. Andrew Jones: Selling “Secrets” and Lies finally has a price”

It comes up on a blog called skeptvet, run by a supposed very anonymous veterinarian…

Here is some of what is said:

I once referred briefly to Dr. Andrew Jones in a previous post as an example of one …

The animal rights group PETA is often in the news with flashy billboards, naked celebrities, and pretty dramatic claims.

But now there are documented reports that PETA kills most of the animals in their care. A group called, ‘PETA Kills Animals’ cites figures self-reported by the animal charity showing since 1998 it euthanized more than 25,000 pets; nearly 86% of …

Currently I am trying to finish a ‘real’ book about my trials and tribulations- specifically the College of Veterinarians Inquiry Committee Report into yours truly…Dr Andrew Jones

In researching the book, I am trying to document some of the fines and charges against veterinarians who have been charged with professional misconduct.

And I am finding serious cases here..those who have …

Veterinary fees are soaring, so many pet owners are considering pet insurance. This article will show you the pros and cons about pet insurance, what to watch out for, and help you decide if you need it. Lastly I’ll show you some simple tips to decreasing the likelihood of you needing pet insurance for your dog or cat.

Veterinary medicine …