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Dr. Google

Sometimes it feels like everything we could want to know is just a few keystrokes away. Weather outside? Google it. How did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet? Google it. What is the population of Uganda? Google it. What is the best food to feed my labrador? Google it.

We have to be careful regarding how we view the information we are getting from the internet. It can be overwhelming, inaccurate and acquiring info about our pet’s health and wellness is no different. I’m not implying that the internet isn’t a valuable, convenient and fascinating resource. We just have to make sure we are not ignoring our common sense, reasoning skills and taking everything the ‘www’ tells us to be gospel.

Why don’t we use the internet to get lots of questions to ask a dedicated professional! Someone that spends every day dealing with animal wellness, even went to school for years to learn about it! And even better, someone that has examined, talked to, and even petted your “Snooky Bear.” Someone that knows he has allergies to chicken, hates the groomer, lives with two cats and came from the SPCA.

When it comes to pets, anyone can share their opinions and “knowledge” on the Google. It is almost impossible to determine the credibility of a website so why don’t we try getting information from some different sources like a veterinary professional, friend and family experiences, and reliable sites.

Your veterinary team at Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital is always happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your pet. You just have to call, and you can talk to a real person, who knows the history of your fur-baby!

Whether the information that you are trying to gather is about your pets nutrition, behaviours, symptoms or what breed is the best apartment dog, be wary of the words you read and don’t be afraid to ask a professionals opinion on the matter.

Written by: Amanda, Veterinary Assistant

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