The Preventive Vet

Information and advice on pet safety and emergency prevention from an experienced emergency room veterinarian. I may not always tell you what you want to hear, but I will always tell you what you need to know. See the website for more information and advice (www.ThePreventiveVet.com), and don't forget to follow along on Facebook and Twitter too.
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This is an interview @SteveDale did with the musician and one of the authors behind the new book ”A Sound Beginning: Setting the Right Tone for your Newly Adopted Dog”. It’s a great book and a wonderful tool for those bring home new dogs - especially from the shelter. I highly recommend it.

You can get the book here: http://fourlegsinharmony.com/

I think this is one of the best memes ever. Do you agree?

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Chuck Gonzales illustrated the new pet guide book by veterinarian, Jason Nicholas. It’s a great book with important tips to raising a healthy and safe dog. Click here for more info or to purchase the book.

So great working with Chuck and Michael on this book! I’m looking forward to collaborating with them again on the cat version.

artrepnyc:

Chuck Gonzales illustrated the new pet guide book by veterinarian, Jason Nicholas. It’s a great book with important tips to raising a healthy and safe dog. Click here for more info or to purchase the book.

So great working with Chuck and Michael on this book! I’m looking forward to collaborating with them again on the cat version.

Very cool concept car from Honda! Let’s hope it eventually goes into production - especially since they’re no longer making the Element.

My thoughts and well wishes are with those people and families affected by the #tornadoes in #Oklahoma yesterday. In light of these tornadoes, please take a moment to make/review your #disaster and #emergency preparedness plan for your pets.

http://www.thepreventivevet.com/disaster-guide-for-pets.html

This is a #free #PDF download. Please use it and please share the link, natural disaster season is just now upon us.

Be well, safe, and prepared, everybody.

Blog post I contributed tips for on @SheKnows.com. Also contributing was Dr. Tina Wismer of ASPCA-Animal Poison Control Center. Please give a read and help spread the word. Have fun at the beach this summer everyone!

Grab tissues and watch this. Don’t worry, they’ll be tears of joy :-)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9291324

Please check out the new and improved website - including my NEW puppy & dog safety tip BOOK. It literally is #HotOffThePress… having arrived from the printer just yesterday.

Lots more informative stuff, better navigation, and improved search, too. Please have a look and share it with your pet owning friends, I’d also love to know what you think of it.

It’s found at ThePreventiveVet.com.