Timothy J Murphy Veterinarian

10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

5 Things You Should Never Say in a Vet's Waiting Room

The vet's waiting room can be a social minefield. Dr. Patty Khuly suggests you avoid a few specific topics in order to keep things friendly.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

24 Dogs Who Are Convinced They Are Humans

The 20 Stinkiest Dog Breeds

We all know that dogs don't smell much like roses, but there are some dog breeds that smell particularly bad on a regular basis and these are it.

Your Dog Etiquette Guide: How to Help Your Dog Be a Good House Guest

Is your dog accompanying you on a visit to friends or family? These simple tips from trainer Mikkel Becker will help him be on his best behavior.

Behind the scenes at an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

The American Animal Hospital Association gives its seal of approval to veterinary hospitals that achieve a certain standard of practice, and pet expert Steve Dale highlights his own pets' animal hospital, Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, one of the first practices to gain AAHA accreditation. According to veterinarian Natalie Marks, AAHA requires that practices adhere to numerous guidelines for achieving excellence including staff knowledge and skills…

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung Heroes

By Dr. Alan Green For anyone who has been in a hospital setting, it is no secret that the nursing staff usually sets the tone of the patient care and overall patient experience. In veterinary medicine, this truth also holds true. The veterinary technician is the analog of the nurse and technologist in the medical … Continue reading »

What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know Part I

Bringing your pet to the emergency clinic can be very scary, stressful, inconvenient, and expensive. While an emergency visit is...

Did you call for a Vet?

Veterinary house calls are a personal and convenient experience that pet parents all across South Florida are excited about! FetchMyVet is the quality, in-home veterinary service for any pet parent…

Regular Veterinary Visits Are Important For Your Pets

With regular checkups, you can extend the life of your pet and save costly veterinary bills down the road.

Why Should I Take My Pet to the Vet?

This week, a decision came down from the Supreme Court that was really interesting to those of us in the veterinary industry, and it is...

Service Pet for a Vet!

100.7 The Wolf is partnering with Northwest Battle Buddies to get a brand new service pet for a vet in need! Find out how you can help us in our mission!

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a veterinary technician? A Carrington College Veterinary Technology program[1] graduate shows us what a typical day is like.Amber is a Registered Veterinary Technician at VCA Mission San Jose Animal Hospital in Fremont, California.“When a...

Animals in Health Care Facilities? Consider These 6 Points

The interaction between humans and their animals has been an important part of people’s lives since the beginning of time. We instinctively know that our pets are good for us without needing the evidence that numerous current scientific studies are now investigating.