Q&A: Human Doctor Turned Veterinarian: The Switch from MD to DVM

hi, I am a 34 year old female doctor. I am a radiology fellow currently…having slogged for the last 10 years through medical training. I really always wanted to be a vet but did not go for it as I am allergic to horses. I studied medicine at Cambridge in the UK and was always Read More …

Maryland Legislation Deems Pit Bulls “Inherently Dangerous”

Maryland just passed new legislation deeming pit bulls an “inherently dangerous breed.” What does this mean? Bad news all around, for sure! First of all, most people in the veterinary profession know that the way a dog is raised is more predictive of their behavior than their breed alone. Sure there are dangerous pit bulls, Read More …

Before You Criticize Veteriarians, Please Read and See Things From Our Perspective

The following is an article that appeared on YumaSun.com written by Dr. Cheryl Haugo, a veterinarian who heads the Desert Veterinary Clinic team in Yuma, Arizona. Given the nature of the article and its inherent importance to the veterinary professionals throughout the United States, I am quoting it in it’s entirety as it appears on Read More …