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A Recap of 2011

Photo Credit: Susannah Kay It’s hard to imagine that five years or so ago, I had no idea what a blog was. In fact, my current spell check doesn’t recognize “blog” as a word.  Does yours? When I first… more →

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A Recap of 2011

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Photo Credit: Susannah Kay It’s hard to imagine that five years or so ago, I had no idea what a blog … more →

Tags: medical advocacy, Speaking for Spot, Your Dog's Best Health, .:., anesthesia-free dental cleaning, Best of 2011, Colorblind Adoptions, Dog age is just a number, Dog auctions

Resolutions for the New Year That Will Benefit You and Your Pet — 4 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: The transition to a new calendar year may inspire you to muster the resolve to make good changes in … more →

Tags: dog care, Dog Care Tips, Dog health, Dog Training, medical advocacy, Speaking for Spot, The Vaccination Conundrum, Your Dog's Best Health, Behavior and Training

The Cookie Thief! — 3 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: I have the good fortune of lecturing professionally, and what I most enjoy presenting is the topic o … more →

Tags: Client Expectations, compassion, Dog Health Care, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, Your Dog's Best Health, Client communication, empathy, Judgements

Introducing Your Dog’s Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet — 7 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: A few months ago, as I sat nestled with my laptop crafting a new blog post, my husband queried if I … more →

Tags: euthanasia, holistic veterinary care, medical advocacy, Speaking for Spot, Your Dog's Best Health, dog care, Dog Health, Dog Health Care, Nancy Kay DVM

Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleaning — 19 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: It’s natural to have concerns about general anesthesia, whether for ourselves or for our beloved pet … more →

Tags: Dog Care Tips, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Care, american veterinary dental college, anesthesia-free dental cleaning, AVDC draft position paper on anesthesia-free dental cle, bad breath, Banfield Pet Hospital Study, dental chews

We Made It! — 27 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Quinn and yours truly in travel mode I’m pleased to report that our menagerie (my hubby and I includ … more →

Tags: Adoptions, Canine family members, horses, Rescue Organizations, Speaking for Spot, adoptions, Cromwell Oklahoma, Cross-country Move, Dog Health

Black Friday Special - 2 for 1

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago:   Click on the picture to access the special 2 for 1 purchase link – http://www.speakingf … more →

Tags: medical advocacy, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Care, Veterinary Office Visits, 2 for 1, Black Friday, Black Friday shopping specials, buy one get one free, dog care

Goin’ to Carolina — 49 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: While you are reading this, my husband and I are in the process of driving cross-country with our an … more →

Tags: horses, Speaking for Spot, veterinary specialists, american animal hospital association, Blue Ridge Mountains, Dupont State Forest, Nancy Kay DVM, North Carolina, Specialty Hospital of the Year Award

More on Colorblind Adoptions — 10 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: "Tessa" Photo Credit: Jackie Maples Wow! What a terrific response I received following my … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, Photography, Public Education, Adoptions, Nancy Kay DVM, Black Dog, Black CAt, Petfinder, Halloween

Pedicures: Definitely Not for Everyone — 24 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Quinn's longer nails   I receive oodles of emails with questions from folks who love their … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, Dog Care Tips, Nancy Kay DVM, dog nail trim, Dog Pedicure, nail trim, pedicure, Rescue Remedy, Silver nitrate

The Time of Year to Think About Colorblind Adoptions — 26 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: I see pumpkins everywhere in my neighborhood reminding me that Halloween is right around the corner. … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, Public Education, Adoptions, Rescue Organizations, Nancy Kay DVM, Black Dog, Black CAt, Petfinder, Halloween

Can you take your dog by surprise when it’s time for a walk? — 18 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Nellie and Quinn on a walk Photo: Susannah Kay Are you able to prepare to take your dog for a walk w … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, Dog Care Tips, Nancy Kay DVM, obesity, Barbara Woodhouse, Canine Fitness, canine obesity, dog fitness, dog walk

Criticism Welcome Here — 27 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Photo Credit: Kathie Meier While I’ve never bought into the notion of “making everybody happy” I do … more →

Tags: Veterinary Care, Speaking for Spot, Dog Care Tips, AKC Canine Health Foundation, Nancy Kay DVM, AKC, Puppy Mills, constructive feedback, critical comments

Lick granulomas: An annoying little problem that is difficult to solve — 11 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: If you’ve no idea what a lick granuloma is, count your blessings! What a nuisance they can be.  The … more →

Tags: Veterinary Office Visits, Canine Symptoms, Speaking for Spot, Dog Care Tips, Nancy Kay DVM, veterinary specialist, Elizabethan Collar, acral lick dermatitis, acral lick granuloma

AHVMA 2011 Pearls — 9 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: I recently had the pleasure of lecturing on veterinarian/client communication skills at the American … more →

Tags: Selecting a Veterinarian, Speaking for Spot, Guest Bloggers, holistic veterinary care, Nancy Kay DVM, Complementary medicine, Eastern Medicine, Western medicine, AHVMA

Puppy Mill Awareness Day - September 17, 2011 — 13 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Photo Credit: Susannah Kay Heads up everyone! This Saturday, September 17th is Puppy Mill Awareness … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, animal welfare, Adoptions, Rescue Organizations, puppy mills, Animal Abuse, Nancy Kay DVM, Puppy Mills, reputable breeder

Murphy and Ruska — 7 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: I refer to my last week at work as the “Murphy and Ruska Show” in honor of two delightful patients w … more →

Tags: Medicine Decision Making, Veterinary Diagnostic Procedures, Speaking for Spot, veterinary emergency, Dog Health Care, Nancy Kay DVM, Dog Health, foxtail, dog care

Mushers in Scotland — 7 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Having just returned from lecturing at this year’s American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, Photojournalism, Human-Animal Bond, Dog Health Care, Nancy Kay DVM, Dog Health, Dog Training, dog care, Mushers

Madonna of the Mills: Puppy Mill Exposé on HBO — 16 comments

Nancy Kay, DVM wrote 1 year ago: Mark your calendar for Wednesday August 24th so you can watch the HBO documentary, Madonna of the Mi … more →

Tags: Speaking for Spot, Rescue Organizations, puppy mills, Nancy Kay DVM, Amish puppy mills, HBO documentary, horrific kennel conditions, Lancaster Pa, Lancaster PA puppy mills


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