by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell | Apr 28, 2014 | Articles
This two part article has been updated HERE Our pets count on us for their care, so if we are not around to provide for them, we should have plans in place for someone else to do so. Last month, I wrote about the benefits of setting up a formal pet trust, and now I...
by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell | Mar 31, 2014 | Articles
This two part article has been updated HERE We all love our pets and want them to be loved and cared for, but what if your pets outlive you? Can you truly count on someone to take them in or make good decisions about care? I have thought about pet estate planning...
by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell | Feb 24, 2014 | Articles
Safari’s owner felt frustrated. Her young, healthy cat was constantly scratching her neck and causing some very ugly sores. A variety of conditions make cats itchy, so we performed several tests to rule out infectious causes such as skin parasites, fungal infections...
by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell | Jan 27, 2014 | Articles
Gypsy is a cute, 4-month old kitten who is rambunctious and loves to play. She eats well and uses her litter problems. She is a normal kitten in almost every way, but she has a bad habit. She likes to bite. Her owners have been working with her, but she is a stubborn...
by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell | Dec 31, 2013 | Articles
I love being a veterinarian, and I love the challenges and interactive experiences I have with patients, their owners and my support team. I really enjoy seeing team members gain experience in their positions and become super cat advocates and handlers. Veterinary...
by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell | Dec 3, 2013 | Articles
“Cat’s only?” and “ How can that be?” are frequent questions I am asked when I meet people and tell them I am a veterinarian who only works on cats. Then I’m told, “I’ve never heard of such a thing before,” and “Your business can run without dogs?” Over 22 years ago,...
