Dr. Larry McDaniel, DVM

Pet lover and veterinarian, Dr. Larry McDaniel shares his thoughts and inspirations on raising healthy pets. In the articles below, he explores common health questions and various veterinary topics.

Consider these articles for informational purposes only as they are not intended to provide specific veterinary advice for your cat or dog.

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October 29, 2008

Seizures and Epilepsy in Dogs

It's surprising to many people just how common epilepsy is in dogs. Maybe it has something to do with the popularity of certain breeds.

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October 15, 2008

Giving Your Cat a Pill (Without Getting Scratched)

One of my daughter's friends came over yesterday with her kitty in tow. I thought she was just bringing a visitor for Lulu but I was wrong. She needed a little help.

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October 1, 2008

Luxating Patellas in Toy and Miniature Breeds

My friend Paul, at Purina, is one of those pet owners that brings his little poodle in to work most days. Cookie is a one year old miniature poodle and according to Paul she has a common miniature poodle problem.

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September 17, 2008

Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus

One of my friends recently called me with a question concerning the eating habits of her Boxer puppy. Seems he's a real chow hound and snarfs down his food in record time. He even throws up on occasion after eating.

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August 20, 2008

When Should You Insure Your Pet?

My dog Darcie is pushing 18 years of age. For an 18 year old, she's pretty healthy. She can't see too well. She can't hear much and she doesn't like to take long walks like she used to...

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April 1, 2008

Cat and Kitten Vaccination Protocol

In this article we'll cover kittens and cats. As with dogs, veterinarians and immunologists have revised their thinking on duration of immunity and the need for boosters.

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April 1, 2008

Older Pets

I've been reflecting on age a lot lately. Maybe it’s because I recently took early semi-retirement at a healthy 55 or maybe it’s because my mom is 87...

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April 1, 2008

Vaccinations 101

Regular vaccinations are a key component of any preventive health program. But there is so much confusion out there about new vaccine protocols that I thought it might be a good idea to clear things up. Let's start with dogs and tomorrow we'll deal with cats.

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