Dr. Oz's Vet Advice
COVID 19 and pets
Life is so surreal right now; it seems our entire world turned upside down. Pets have always been special in our lives, but now they have an even more...
A vet's view of euthanasia
I’ve been writing my columns for about a decade now, and I believe that this is my most intimate and personal one. The veterinary profession has a...
Dogged by ACL tears
A The knee joint is composed of three bones — the femur (the long bone extending down from the hip), the tibia (the bone between the knee and ankle), and...
Watch for snakes
The hot summery weather is probably one of the most significant factors making the Okanagan a unique and attractive area for residents and tourists. We are now...
Grooming an act of love
Grooming your pet on a regular basis can significantly improve its quality of life and wellbeing. Grooming typically includes some or all of the following: ...
Is your pet too fat?
In our modern life style, food is no longer serving as a basic survival need, but has become a part of life’s pleasures. This is also true for pets. Many...
Jack Frost can bite your pet
The extreme winter conditions we're facing are adding extra challenges to our daily lives. Besides tending to snow shovelling, anti-freezing our vehicles...
Corn (on the cob) in the dog
Animals never cease to amaze me with the things they swallow. Unfortunately, swallowing foreign bodies is a common phenomena in both dogs and cats. 
This...
Guarding against giardia
Not many diseases can be transmitted from pets to humans, but there are some exceptions and one that can affect both pets (mainly dogs) and humans is caused by...
Down and dirty on diarrhea
Curiosity and gluttony along with a sensitive digestive system make dogs and cats prone to suffer from diarrhea. In my experience, diarrhea is the No. 1 reason...
New puppies and kitties
I have been asked lately about caring for newborn animals. Animals have very strong instincts when it comes to caring for their newborn offspring. However, both...
Ringworm in pets
Skin issues are one of the most common reasons for taking pets to the vet. Skin problems is a wide subject and these cases can be complicated and challenging...
Don't be sweet to your dog
Christmas holiday is upon us. In the season of giving, chocolate is a popular gift. As a chocolate lover, I know how a chocolate can raise your spirit. As well...
Sleeping with your dog
Dogs are known as man’s best friends, but their place in the family has changed. It used to be common to keep the dog outside, even it was a companion and...
Hot pets dangerous
We are all so lucky to live in a paradise like the Okanagan. We get to enjoy the best of the best that the valley has to offer. Your pet would absolutely love...
Does my pet have cancer?
Breast cancer has been one of the hottest topics drawing people's attention and awareness in the last few years. There are numerous fundraising campaigns...
Tick-ing time bomb
Spring has barely sprung, and already I’ve been noticing its impact while treating pets with medical conditions typical this time of year. The weather is...
Deadly obstruction
Late one night when I was getting ready to crawl into bed after a busy day at the hospital, I received a phone call from the panicked owners of a dog called...
Feline urinary tract disease
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease If you share your life with a cat, you should be aware of a syndrome called Feline lower urinary tract disease (aka FLUTD). ...
Antifreeze poisoning
Lets face it, winter is here. As much as I was dreading it, I can’t deny it any longer, so the winter boots are out of the storage, along with the snow...