by Barbara E. Magera Steve, a recent MIT graduate in computer science, came to see me because of ear congestion. He told me “I’m here because of allergies. Nothing I took worked.” After performing a complete history and physical examination, this 32 year old single male lived alone and landed a high-paying position at a […]
Category: Writing
Breeding a Healthier Cavalier
by Barbara E. Magera, MD My passion and commitment is to improve the health of the Cavalier breed. Without bragging, my Cavaliers have won many ribbons and accolades in the US and internationally; however, many succumbed at an early age to heart disease. As a physician, I understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. […]
Rekindling Kindness at the Dog Shows
by Barbara E. Magera MD In the last two decades, social norms have changed. Mannerisms of respect and courtesy common to yester years are no longer routinely practiced today. In the dog show world, mutual respect and collegiality amongst exhibitors are the traditional norm. When poor sportsmanship is exhibited, this behavior is long remembered by […]
Allergic Disease in Dogs
by Barbara E. Magera, MD Allergic disease in both humans and canines is increasing worldwide. Theories to explain the increase in IgE mediated allergic disease include genetic and environmental factors. Recent reports of canine and their human owner allergic to the same indoor allergens emphasizes the importance of indoor allergen exposure. In contrast to humans, […]
Dogfighting in South Carolina
by Barbara E. Magera MD South Carolina is known as the state of “smiling faces and beautiful places”. But one ugly industry thriving in our state is dogfighting. Dogfighting is a federal crime. In South Carolina, dogfighting is illegal under the 1986 Animal Fighting and Baiting Act and punishable by up to five years in federal […]
Guest
As a young guest author, we welcome Jason Murray ”Life with Hailey” by Jason Murray My family loves animals but the love I have for dogs is out of this world. We got my dog Hailey three years ago after we had lost our faithful furry friend, Maxie. Hailey was different from the other dogs […]
The Mission
As Dad drives down the highway, I detect a heaviness in his heart. He turns off the radio. He sniffles as he drives. He remains silent until we are close to the city. My nose immediately detects the stench of burnt metal and gas fumes. Outside our car windows the landscape is surreal as a […]
Canine Heartworms: awareness and prevention
Zika, West Nile, Dengue, Yellow fever and Malaria are all mosquito borne diseases that cause serious illness in humans. An outbreak due to any one of these diseases ignites much media attention. Current research focuses upon diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these pathogens because of their devastating affects. Generally, an affected patient willing accepts medical […]
“Grief”
This week I learned of the serious illness and death of two beloved show dogs. Their owners, breeders and admirers expressed an overwhelming sense of grief on social media. Some even tried to rationalize the death of a beloved canine with statements like the dog lived a good life but now was old and sick […]
The Mission
Dad walks towards me with moist eyes. I sense the sorrow in his gait. “Come on Rex. We have a serious job to fulfill. A lot of people depend upon us.” With these words, I realize that today is very different. No fun and games. I assume my determined mode of “let’s get down to […]
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