Dr. Ernie Ward The little girl looked up at her mother and asked a simple question, “Mama, does Rascal love me?” In nearly twenty years of veterinary practice I hadn’t heard that question before and certainly not from a six-year old. … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward She didn’t looked stressed. Not a bit anxious or even nonplussed. She was a cat, after all. But I was convinced stress was the cause of this kitty’s conundrum. Camo (because she was brown, tan and white) looked quite … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward Pet owners and veterinarians are always looking for that one tip, trick or advancement that will help pets live longer, healthier lives. Me, too. And I found it. The most important decision you make each day for your pet is … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward It came up suddenly. One day Boomer was fine; the next he had a dime-sized red sore on his side. At first his owner thought it must be a bug bite. Two weeks passed and even though the angry red lump seemed to shrink a little, it was … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward “It’s not any better.” Those four words strike fear into the hearts of any medical professional. As I listened to the owner of the three-year-old cocker spaniel, I reflected that in veterinary medicine we’re typically given … [Read more...]
by Dr. Ernie Ward “Uh, Doc, how bad would it be if a dog ate a bunch of brownies?” The late night caller’s speech was a little slow and slurred. “Me and my girlfriend were cooking brownies and our dog accidentally ate some of … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward Having lived on the coast of North Carolina for the past 20 years, I’ve seen my fair share of hurricanes. Whenever hurricane warnings go out, pet owners begin to scramble. I’ve compiled a list of items and actions you should … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward In my daily practice life I’ve grown accustomed to clients telling me things such as, “He licks his vomit.” It’s hard to imagine any other job where this statement would be considered normal. I was not prepared, however, for … [Read more...]
(from FDA official recall notice) MERRICK PET CARE RECALLS Doggie Wishbone (ITEM # 29050, Lot 11031 Best By 30 Jan 2013) BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK Contact: Customer Inquiries: (800) 664-7387 Other Inquiries: James … [Read more...]
Dr. Ernie Ward The life of a practicing veterinarian is full of high's and low's. The high's come in the form of puppy kisses, cuddly kittens and the satisfaction of solving a challenging case. The low's appear whenever we must deliver bad news to … [Read more...]
