senior pets

By: Dr. Amanda Glew After practicing for 30 years, I would not think that I could still learn more new techniques.  Well, I did – a new surgical approach, and an introduction to regenerative medicine. But this is not about cruciate repair, but instead about a new modality for joint repair called “Platelet Rich Plasma” or PRP. When we do …

Swim Therapy – by Dr. Amanda Glew One of the best exercises available to dogs is swim therapy.  I recently did an arthroplasty on a small maltese cross who had Legg Perthes disease – ischemic necrosis of the femoral head.  This disease necessitates either a total hip replacement (quite costly) or surgery to remove the ball joint of the femur. …

Serendipity – by Dr. Amanda Glew  It all started out with a phonecall, as it usually does (or a text, or a Messenger message) Amanda, I can’t handle it anymore, he is left there day after day on his own and if I didn’t feed or water him he wouldn’t see anyone”…. Now to most people, this would constitute neglect.  …

The Cookie Ladies of Mayfair – by Dr. Amanda Glew  As a veterinarian, I have always believed that being off leash is the most important thing we can do with dogs.  They learn to socialize, they burn off energy, and my best piece of advice to owners is “a good dog is a tired dog”.  We are so fortunate to …

It’s a Privilege – by  Dr. Enid Stiles  I consider my time on this earth as a veterinarian a privilege. And the reason why is simple, and yet for some people, it may seem odd. I hear myself and my colleagues using words with clients like ‘it is our duty’, ‘we are always considering the welfare of the patient’, ‘we have …

The Senator  – by Dr. Amanda Glew  Around Thanksgiving last year, on an annual exam, a client of mine from 20 years told me that she was selling her dog facility, the VIP canine center. Louise had been operating her center since she built it, with an open concept of boarding. We had always spoken together, because I had done …

Pet Insurance and Bogart’s Legacy – by Dr. Amanda Glew  For many years, we have suggested that owners consider taking pet insurance.  My take on pet insurance is the following – you will likely claim on it, much more than we usually do on car or home insurance. Your animal is likely to have a major medical condition in his/her lifetime …

House Calls with Benefits – by Dr. Amanda Glew  There are some advantages to doing house calls. You can set your own time, you need to give yourself ample time to provide for travel as well as delays, you get to visit people and their animals in their home environment. Most of these calls can be sad – often we are asked …

Purple and soft grey clouds of bubbles surround you. Embraced by the smell of sweet vanilla and magnolias, a figure in pink approaches. You know this energy so you follow the rose coloured silhouette. The both of you are skimming the tops of the bubbly clouds next to sea turtles singing classics from Astrid Gilburto. Suddenly you both stop as …

It’s Senior Month at Timberlea Vet Clinic!   Here’s the latest from Dr. Glew:    Dylan is a 10 year obese male golden retriever. He came into the Timberlea Veterinary Clinic for a routine exam, and the owner mentioned he was drinking and urinating too much. Shadow is a 9 year old female Schnauzer. She came into the TVC for an exam …