Notes From Triage

Pet health education from a vet tech.

Symptoms, labs, meds, prevention, and how to know when it’s time to worry.

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Monitor vs Worry

A calm guide to symptoms and red flags, what you can watch at home, what needs a same-day call, and when it’s time to go in.

Labs & Meds

Lab values and medications explained in real life terms, what results can suggest, what questions to ask, what to watch for.

Conditions

Plain-language breakdowns of common conditions, what’s happening in the body, and what care usually looks like.

Exotics

Rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds, fish, and more, husbandry basics, common issues, and when to worry.

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Nutrition Notes: Portion Reset After Holiday Treats (Without Crash Dieting)

Nutrition Notes: Portion Reset After Holiday Treats (Without Crash Dieting) Holiday treats sneak in so easily, especially when we’re eating and our pets are sitting there like they haven’t been fed in a decade. I get it. They’re cute, they’re convincing, and it starts with “just a bite” and turns into a new routine before…

Prevention Plan: Set Up Your Yearly Vaccines + Parasite Prevention Routine

Prevention Plan: Set Up Your Yearly Vaccines + Parasite Prevention Routine It’s the New Year, everyone’s setting goals, and I’m right there with you, only my goal looks a little different. This year I want to help pet owners feel informed about preventative care, so you can make confident decisions without spiraling, guessing, or waiting…