What Billie the Turtle taught us...

What Billie the Turtle taught us...

Billie is a critically endangered hawksbill turtle that we rescued from a tangled fishing line. Our weeks with Billie taught us a lot... and I hope can teach you something too. 

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The the Use of Electric Collars From the Vet's and Dog Trainer's Perspective

The the Use of Electric Collars From the Vet's and Dog Trainer's Perspective

After the controversy caused by the electric collar photo I asked a dog trainer, who shared my post in a negative light, for their professional opinion on the use of Remote Training Collars (RTC - a form of electric collar). I hope by sharing his opinion, and my own, you can see two sides to the story and make an informed decision about your views.

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Euthanasia - From the Veterinarians Side

Euthanasia - From the Veterinarians Side

Euthanasia is an important part of being a veterinarian, but it can sometimes take its toll on our emotions. This blog post is a bit of a downer, but explains the act of euthanasia from my point of view as a veterinarian and I attempt to impart some advice for other vets or people in this field.

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