Dr Saria’s Blog

Gifts from our Companions & Special Prayers for Special Families

May 12 2012

What a wonderful gift God gave us in giving us pet companions! Rejoice! Joy is in their eyes, their special sounds, their special touch, their ability to know just when…
Finding Peace in Forgiveness

May 08 2012

As I spend a weekend at a spiritual retreat in West Cornwall, I think of all my patients and their owners and one thought stands out.. my pets appear to…
A Prayer For Chewie & His Family

Apr 13 2012

I don’t do this often. Usually, I stay in the background helping Dr. Saria and your furry family member. Every pet is special, every owner loved, but occasionally there is…
Special Prayers Week Easter Week 2012

Apr 10 2012

At seventeen, when I moved out on my own, I got a puppy. I was living in San Fransisco a few blocks ‘downtown’ from the Haight-Ashbury district where there were…
Special Prayers Week of 4/4/12

Apr 04 2012

Love between a pet companion and their human counterpart is one of the most precious relationships we will ever have. Their unconditional love of us is beyond praiseworthy, but it…
Welcome & Special Prayers 3/25/12

Mar 29 2012

Most of the time as a veterinarian I am called to be an advisor, an authority, a voice of reason, a surgeon, a clinician, a healer, a counselor and even…
Mobile Veterinary Service Makes Sense For Many!

Mar 19 2012

According to research performed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), pet owners want to take immediate action when a beloved dog or cat’s illness presents. Managing the pet’s stress…
Anesthesia Options – What Are The Risks

Mar 13 2012

What are the largest risk factors for anesthesia? You are about to put your favorite 14 year old cat, Rotten Tooth, under anesthesia for a dental procedure. You are concerned…
Canine Distemper Vaccination

Mar 13 2012

Is Canine Distemper real and do you honestly need to vaccinate against it? I never saw Canine Distemper in veterinary school. I personally saw no outbreaks and saw no physical…
Drug Reps Help Low-Income Families & Their Pets

Mar 13 2012

Last week I told my readers about the incredible experience Gold Coast Mobile Veterinary Service had serving the homeless and low-income families of BT Barnum project in Bridgeport, Ct. I…