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Dr. Murray is committed to helping pet parents improve their pets' health, wellbeing and lifestyle. As a practicing vet with over 10 years of experience, Dr. Murray listens to pet owners' concerns and questions on a daily basis. She believes in sharing her knowledge with pet owners so that they are better able to demand and receive the best care available for their pets. Learn More »
Vet Confidential: An Insider’s Guide to Protecting Your Pet’s Health »
“Veterinary medicine has made remarkable progress. Yet there is still much disparity in the health care provided for pets. As a practicing veterinarian, blessed to have met so many devoted pet owners, I’ve discovered that most are unaware of the standard of veterinary care they should expect for their pets or the current developments in the field that could benefit their animals…My goal is to give you that knowledge. Whether you’re choosing a general veterinarian or seeking help for an animal who has become ill, you should have the tools to ensure that your pet receives the best care possible…This book will help you to become informed so that you can pick the right veterinary practice for your pet, demand the best treatment if he becomes ill, and protect yourself from dubious advice from any source.”
-Dr. Louise Murray,Vet Confidential
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February 15, 2009
The beagle has landed
Remember Tommy, the elderly beagle waiting for a home in the ASPCA shelter who was featured on the Today Show and Good Morning America?
Well, a wonderful woman in Michigan who had recently lost her own elderly beagle drove the whole way to New York City to adopt Tommy after seeing him on television.
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- Posted by Dr. Murray at 07:00 PM
December 11, 2008
12 Days of Holiday Hazards...Day 12
The Twelfth Day of Holiday Hazards
On the twelfth day of the holidays, my true love gave to me...PRESENTS
Ah, presents. We all love 'em, and most of us like to shower our pets with holiday gifts too. Nothing wrong with that - truth is, it's a lot easier and more fun to buy presents for our dogs and cats than other family members; they're easy to please, always grateful, and never return their gifts.
We just need to be careful that our pets' stocking stuffers are safe for them.
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- Posted by Dr. Murray at 08:14 AM
December 10, 2008
12 Days of Holiday Hazards...Day 11
The Eleventh Day of Holiday Hazards
On the eleventh day of the holidays, my true love gave to me...BEING LEFT BEHIND
Once again, not the gift we are all awaiting from our true loves. Yet during the holiday season, the fact is that a lot of people travel, and most can't take their pets. How can we ensure our pets are safe and sound when we're off to struggle with airport lines, highway traffic, and crowded train stations?
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- Posted by Dr. Murray at 08:01 AM
December 09, 2008
12 Days of Holiday Hazards...Day 10
The Tenth Day of Holiday Hazards
On the tenth day of the holidays, my true love gave to me...A TRIP!
A lot of folks will be traveling with their pets over the next few weeks. It's pretty cool, I think, how many people take their pets along when they travel these days - but this does mean we need to plan ahead to make sure everything goes smoothly, and stress (for furry and non-furry family members) is minimized.
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- Posted by Dr. Murray at 06:25 AM
December 07, 2008
12 Days of Holiday Hazards...Day 9
The Ninth Day of Holiday Hazards
On the ninth day of the holidays, my true love gave to me...CANDY
At this point, I think most people know that chocolate is toxic to dogs. The usual mistake these days isn't owners giving their dogs chocolate, but owners underestimating how much trouble dogs will go to in order to eat chocolate. Just like the rest of us, the fact that something is bad for them doesn't stop dogs from craving it, so keep chocolate and chocolate desserts under lock and key to protect your canine companion from himself.
So, we all know about chocolate, but there's a new guy in town now, who is even more dangerous to your dog. His name is xylitol, and he's hiding everywhere.
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- Posted by Dr. Murray at 09:20 PM