James Rassi

This blog will be a little different to my other posts. Instead of answering a medical question about your pets, I’d like to talk about something beyond medicine. January 30th is Let’s Talk Day, and, regardless of the corporate branding, the day does have a very positive and important meaning behind it, which is, according to their website: “to promote …

In my last blog I discussed the importance of vaccinations, so I thought I’d continue to discuss the basics and tackle a question I hear (unfortunately) way too often in clinical practice: do I really have to spay/castrate my pet? The simple answer: yes. Yes! YES!! Without question, YESSSS!!!! Now, to avoid making this the shortest blog in blogging history …

Question: Why do I need to keep vaccinating my pet? Do vaccines last longer than the vet clinic recommends?  I have been asked this question several times over the last year, so I thought I’d address it here. However, I’ll be completely honest up-front: this is not an easy topic. I’ll breakdown the article into a couple sections to make …

  This may have been the worst cliff-hanger in the history of blogging, but this article – Part 2 of The Itchy and Scratchy Show – will continue our discussion on why dogs may exhibit allergies. Last article we looked at fleas and flea bite allergies; today we will discuss food allergies and atopy, or atopic dermatitis.   Food Allergies …

I thought I’d take a few seconds to welcome you to my blog! Not only will I be covering some common things we see in everyday practice, but I will also be answering some questions about the behind the scenes of what it is to be a vet. Let’s get into it then… The Itchy and Scratchy Show Part 1 …