Alex Swope, DVM

Service Dogs, emotional support animals and therapy dogs ARE NOT THE SAME! A Service Dog is the only one of the three with access to public places a dog would o...therwise not be allowed. Period. The law is clear on the issue. Emotional support animals ARE NOT Service Animals and have no public access protection! Image source: www.servicedogiq.com

Please...don’t feed raw food diets. Here’s another study regarding the real risks of these healthier diets

LOST - 01/28/18 La Crescenta, CA (Los Angeles) Apparently seen at Glenwood/Stevens and then later at Boston/4th female brindle boxer. her name is Athena. her ears and tail are intact. she has an extreme underbite. she can be timid but is extremely sweet. she is microchipped, and should have a red collar on, but unfortunately her tag fell off. please call/text me if you find her or have seen her on the move. (818)515-5373 thank you.

I always stress the importance of not feeding raw diets to pets...here is more evidence for those seeking further information and the facts that veterinarians having been trying to instill in our clients.

I'm going to assume it does (or could) go for cats as well. If anyone has a no-no list for birds, that would be awesome as well. :)

Heartbreaking story but an excellent explanation of xylitol toxicity in our pets

Excellent resource for pet food related topics

It's up to all of us

I apologize if I'm unable to get back to you quickly today. I've been hauling horses that need to be evacuated this morning. FYI: I do have a 2 horse trailer (I'm out of stall space) if anyone needs help evacuating

Good explanation of what a Service Dog is vs those that are "emotional support dogs". There's a huge difference. I agree with the article that we need to come up with some clear cut laws or rules to protect service animals and their people.

Just something to remember...