Author Archives: Linda

Tech Tip: How to Plug In a USB Cable The Right Way Every Time

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Linda

Most people have had this experience:  You pick up the end of a USB cable and go to insert it into your computer and it won’t go in, so you flip it over and try again, hoping it will fit this time.  It doesn’t so you flip it over and try again and NOW it fits.  Grrrrr! Ever happen to you? Here’s a tip on how to pick the right side of the USB cable that works almost every time.  If you look at most USB cables, you’ll notice a USB connection graphic on one … Continue reading →

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Make Sure You Never Forget Your Flash Drive In Your Computer

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Linda

I sometimes use a flash drive (those small portable usb drives that are so handy to use to transport files and photos to another computer) to take files from the office to my home computer.  I usually remember to remove my drive from home to take back to the office, but not always. If you do the same, here’s a free piece of software that will make sure you don’t forget your flash drive: http://www.myportablesoftware.com/ Good computing! Linda VetLocator.com

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More veterinarians are now making house calls

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Linda

One of our most popular directories at VetLocator.com is our House Call Directory. Some reasons? More pet owners are hearing about house calls and want them Home euthanasia is becoming increasingly popular Older pet owners can’t easily get their pets to their vets and prefer the vet to come to them. Some pets don’t do as well in a strange environment either because of temperament or age. Some pet owners just prefer the convenience of house calls vs. the hassle of taking their pets in and are willing to pay more for this convenience. If … Continue reading →

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A vets view of the 10 most common complaints from pet owners

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Linda

I made a note to read this article from USA Today some time ago and never did.  I discovered my note today and thought I’d share the article here: By Patty Khuly, Special for USA TODAY Some pet owners really get my goat. They’re the ones whose moans, lamentations and outsized hand-wringing make me and my staff want to wring their necks. You know who they are. They’re not your favorites, either. They’re just as willing to regularly return food at restaurants and routinely declare war against anyone behind a counter. Tiresome, right? In a … Continue reading →

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Are you sleeping with your pets? Read this first!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Linda

In an article written earlier this year, WebMd’s Daniel DeNoon writes about a new report that sleeping with your pet’s may be as dangerous as having bed bugs! While I’ve had pets around me, and sometimes sleeping in our bed my whole life (pets sleeping with me doesn’t last long because I’m a notoriously restless sleeper and my pets voluntarily choose to sleep elsewhere), this report is concerning. “Bubonic Plague Humans get bubonic plague from fleas. Chomel and Sun recount various cases of plague linked to sleeping with cats. These include a 9-year-old boy from … Continue reading →

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Weird Veterinarian tale –

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Linda

I read this story, it really has nothing to do with pets or veterinary management, but because it deals with a former veterinarian (whose license was revoked in 2009 – probably a good thing) it was weird enough to share. Let’s just call it Tales of the Weird. The story starts out: “SOUTH CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Authorities were left puzzled at one West Virginia hospital Wednesday after a former veterinarian posing as a doctor was found traipsing through patient’s rooms as they slept, leaving a trail of bandaged stuffed animals and placing notes about … Continue reading →

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Magnetic pill could boost body’s absorption of drugs

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Linda

This article talks about being able to use this method to precisely target where in the body’s system a pill dissolves.  It is aimed at humans, tested on rats and will probably show up in veterinary medicine soon. http://goo.gl/p47le

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Think recession is the only reason pet owners aren’t coming to see you? There are more…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Linda

I just read an interesting article in DVM magazine that started off with this line : “The majority of pet owners question the need for regular veterinary care.” This interesting piece of information is from a study “Bayer Veterianary Care Usage Study” and came from the 2,000 dog and cat owners that participated in the study. Here are a few of the numbers from the study: * 63 percent of dog owners and 68 percent of cat owners question the need for regular veterinary care. * Older pets see the veterinarian far less frequently than … Continue reading →

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Major study of cancer in Golden Retrievers announced.

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Linda

Possibly the largest and longest observational study of canine cancer in dogs, specifically Golden Retrievers, is set to launch later this year.  The project is known as the Canine Lifetime Health Project, will be conducted by the Morris Animal Foundation, will follow Golden Retrievers from 2 through 7 years of age, and will span 13 years.  The purpose of this study is to better understand the genetic, nutritional and environmental risk factors for cancer and other diseases. To read more about this study, click here: http://goo.gl/pvlZP

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This open letter from a nonprofit spay and neuter clinic to their local county animal shelter is a MUST READ

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Linda

Here is a reprint of an open letter from PetLuv, a Florida non-profit spay and neuter clinic to the Hernando County Animal Services announcing they are severing ties with the shelter and exactly why.  It is a must read…. Hernando Today News Published: December 29, 2010 Updated: 12/28/2010 06:04 pm This is a letter addressed to Liana Teague, manager, code Enforcement & Animal Services. If it isn’t already obvious, this is official notification the PetLuv is severing its relationship with Animal Services. Over the years we have made many offers of programs, manpower, resource, and … Continue reading →

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