Rigel is recovering from major surgery. He has a metal plate and six screws stabilizing his “knee” joint. The surgeon says it is critical for him to take it easy. But try telling that to an eight-year-old English Setter. The first thing he wants to do when he gets home is jump right up onto his favorite living room chair.
Shari Sternberger, Rigel’s owner, takes a hands-on approach to helping him heal. She’s a schooled and certified Healing Touch Practitioner for animal... Read More >>
What's Up Doc?
Baltimore-area humans are lucky to have access to many top experts in medicine right in our own backyard. But you might not be aware that the same is true for your dog. We talked to just a few of them, ranging from internationally renowned specialists to general practices offering cutting-edge procedures.
Dr. Ira Luskin, who practices in Towson and Annapolis, is founder of the Animal Dental Training Center, the first private training center for veterinary dentistry. When we spoke, he was abou... Read More >>
The Raw Truth
In the shadow of a shocking experience, the pet food recall in March 2007, a silver lining appears. “After the big scare, a lot of my customers had questions about their pet’s food and healthier alternatives. Simultaneously I saw manufacturers drifting to a greater [natural] approach to pet food,” recalled Virginia Byrns, co-owner of dogma for pets in Canton.
In the past, the average dog owner mainly had to decide between dry or canned. Today, the multiplicity of alternativ... Read More >>
Not Your Average Hospital Drama
Hospital dramas fill our screens during prime time, so it’s easy for one to visualize the constant flurry of activity that one might witness on any given day. A reception room fills with patients and their anxious family members await the report from their doctor.
Techs scurry to assist an accident victim while specialists in radiology study radiographs, CAT scans and MRIs. A patient in ICU is quietly observed for progress following cardiac surgery. Cancer patients anxiously await their... Read More >>
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