Category Archives: Medical

I Am Not A Doctor But You Need One!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Tracie

I got this message from Billie and Mark, which they addressed to “Dr. Hotchner.” While I am humbled to be trusted by my listeners, I recommend that anyone with a troubling medical situation turn to the Official Second Opinion Vet … Continue reading →

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Halo Discontinued at My Local Store

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Tracie

I got this wonderful email from Thomas and Judith, whose beautiful German Shepherd Oscar had surgery on his hind leg, which went terribly wrong. I tried to give them support and suggestions through the medical management of the problem, and … Continue reading →

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Little Stella’s Kneecaps Need Surgery

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Tracie

I got this from Chuck in California: Hello Tracie, listen to your show all the time. Our little “Stella” has been diagnosed with luxated patella! It’s not like we have not had to face this before, two of our previous … Continue reading →

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Trick for Giving Dog Pills

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Tracie

On CAT CHAT® I bemoaned how hard it is to give pills to poor Scooby Doo, who despises them and has to take 17 ½ pills every day right now, between his Lyme disease and post-surgical antibiotics. I hope this … Continue reading →

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Honest Kitchen Comes East! Lots of New Places to Buy Their Great Products

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Tracie

Great news for people on the East Coast looking to change their dog’s diet to a completely raw dehydrated organic menu, or to augment their dog’s dinner bowl (as I do) with the pure natural food from The Honest Kitchen … Continue reading →

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Owner of Dog with Hemangiosarcoma Seeks More Information

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Tracie

Leslie’s cat Casey was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and needed information about Oncura Partners — and I received this response for her from the vet who owns Oncura. Good Morning Tracie! I called in to your show last evening seeking advice … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Rabies Vaccine for an Older Chihuahua?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Tracie

I received this question from Chuck in Southern California, looking for a way to avoid giving a rabies vaccination to his older Chi Chi. I have an 11yr old Chihuahua, “Chalupa” and the animal control people are insisting I give … Continue reading →

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Swim-Aquatic Dog Therpist Appreciates Timely Info

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Tracie

I got this nice note from Randy Handwerger, who has a heated covered pool in East Hampton (RandyProductions.com, S.S. Aqua Dog Swimmer) where she does rehabilitation and exercise for dogs instead of surgery or after it. She called in a … Continue reading →

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Vaccination Confusion

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Tracie

I got some really valid questions from Chris in Pittsburgh, which actually inspired me to write the FAQ on Vaccinations. I listen to you from Pittsburgh, PA on podcast. I love your program and share your beliefs in dog health, … Continue reading →

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Follow up on Chester the Cat with Hyper-T

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Tracie

There was an earlier blog posting between Martha in Titusville Pennsylvania and Dr Elizabeth and myself, urging her to take Chester for radioactive iodine treatments. Here was her reply: Hi Tracie I did try to get through to you on … Continue reading →

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