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27
Jan
2025

Keep Your Crazy To Yourself – Crazy People Don’t Know They’re Crazy

Keep Your Crazy To Yourself – Crazy People Don’t Know They’re Crazy Which is ironic because crazy…

24
Jan
2025

Springtime Preventative Medicine

Sitting by the pond I’m Wondring if I should treat A disease before it’s Spring To Save…

21
Nov
2023

Hexamita – Protozoan Infection in Fish

At one time, I might have denied that Hexamita could be a serious dermatological pathogen of unexpected…

18
Mar
2023

Welcome

Johnson Veterinary Services Small Animal Veterinarian in Marietta, Georgia, Dr. Erik Johnson 3100 Roswell Road Suite #113 …

26
Mar
2020

Praziquantel Doesn’t Work Anymore Against Flukes?

“I am a keeper of koi fish and Dr. Johnson has been so helpful to me in…

19
Mar
2020

Azo Cranberry and Cranberries for Dogs

Folks sometimes call the office looking for something they can do for their dog til it can…

18
Feb
2020

My Cat Bites When I Scratch Its Butt

Overweight cats chew the air, or anything in reach, when you scratch the top of their tail….

28
Dec
2019

Robitussin DM (Guaifenesin) For Dogs

Robitussin DM (Get it) Has been recommended for your dog. (Printable version) There’s good news, by the…

07
Dec
2019

What’s in Tetra’s “Lifeguard” Product and What Does It Do?

You should consider Tetra’s Lifeguard product to be one of the best ‘antibacterial’ medicines out there right…

29
Nov
2019

What Is In API’s Super Ick Cure?

What Is In API’s Super Ick Cure? API is a little bit vague about their API Super…

29
Nov
2019

Orandas with Pimples in Their Caps

Orandas with Pimples in Their Caps Many hobbyists report the development of pimples in the head growth…

21
Nov
2019

Symptoms and Treatment of Costia – Ichthyobodo necatrix

The significance of Costia Costia is the smallest serious-pathogen of Koi and goldfish and is kinda hard…

12
Nov
2019

My fish has a swollen / bloated abdomen?

This is a common but difficult problem and typifies the problems involved in fish disease diagnosis. Abdominal…

12
Nov
2019

Koi Fish and Injections of Antibiotics 

Starting Off: Injection Fundamentals Koi Fish and Injections of Antibiotics Injections may be the only way to…

09
Nov
2019

The REAL Siamese Algae Eater

Folks face brush algae, also known as beard algae, black beard algae, red algae which is a…

07
Nov
2019

Praziquantel for Koi Deworming and Flukes

Praziquantel for Flukes Praziquantel – (branded Droncit) (Now available for fish as PraziPro) What it is: Praziquantel…

24
Oct
2019

Levamisole for Camallanus Intestinal Worms in Koi and Fish

Levamisole can be added to the diet at 0.1% of the amount and fed for 7 days…

23
Oct
2019

Dr. Lindsay Boozer

Referral for Diagnostics: Cobb’s Best Ultrasonographer  Veterinary Internist of the Year, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  Most Insightful…

22
Oct
2019

Ammonia – Hidden Killer of Fish, First Step in the Cycle – Symptoms and Cure

The “Cure” for Ammonia issues in a pond or aquarium is BIOSEEDING. This is the simple (it…

21
Oct
2019

Broken Back or Scoliosis in Koi and Pond Fish

The three most common causes are: Being carried in a net Being flown overseas resulting in hyperinflation…

21
Oct
2019

Saprolegnia (or SAP) is a Freshwater Fungus of Pond and Aquarium Fish

Saprolegnia – Water Fungus Written by R.E. Carlson Like all fresh water environments, koi and goldfish ponds…

17
Oct
2019

Worms in Koi and Pond Fish

A discussion of the major worms and their control Worms in Koi In the past, the discussion…

17
Oct
2019

I have built a new pond using rubber roofing material as a liner. Is this safe for fish?

I have built a new pond using rubber roofing material as a liner. Is this safe for…

15
Oct
2019

Baytril / Enrofloxacin Dosing Injectable in Koi and Pond Fish

You can use Enrofloxacin up to three days apart against bacteria susceptible to its effects. Baytril: (Enrofloxacin)…

15
Oct
2019

Stellar English Bulldog – Canine Ideal Body Condition & Weight

This is Chubbs – Chubbs is being managed by his owner for a life-prolonging weight The things to…

16
Sep
2019

Flintstones Vitamins for Dogs: Check for Xylitol First, Though.

Flintstones Vitamins for Dogs Download This Article Flintstones Complete  is quite fine for dogs and they’ll usually…

10
Sep
2019

Old Dogs and Rotten Teeth Important To Know

Old Dogs and Rotten Teeth Important To Know . . . .  

Cuterebra larva after expulsion from skin - this larva cannot live outside the host until it has pupated into a fly.
08
May
2018

Bot Flies / Wolf Worms / Fly Strike in Dogs With Pictures

Wolf Worm (Cuterebra) In Dog / Cat Skin What does a “Wolf Worm” look like and what…

03
Apr
2018

CytoPoint Is Preferable to Apoquel for Dog Itching Skin Problems

Cytopoint is an injection that a vet can give your dog, which functions as a “vaccine” against…

dog with cancer on it's face from Apoquel, apoquel caused cancer in up to 12% of dogs tested by the company that manufactures it.
01
Feb
2018

Apoquel and Cancer in Dogs

Dogs are contracting cancer from a medicine (introduced in 2013) given to control itching.  #apoquel #canine #dog #cancer #oclacitinib In the…

14
Feb
2025

Happy Valentines Day Breia

 

13
Feb
2025

Dental Exercise Miracle for Small Breed Dogs

Himmy Puffs DOWNLOADABLE HOW TO MAKE GOOD DENTAL EXERCISE FOR DOGS THAT HATE DENTAL EXERCISE Some dogs…

07
Feb
2025

Bones

Dogs Can Chew Bones but let them be BEEF BONES please. Strong jaw can shatter a pork…

06
Feb
2025

Socks and Soaks of Dog or Cat Feet

Socking a pet’s foot is SOMETIMES an alternative to putting “the cone of shame” on the pet….

06
Feb
2025

Seizures (Epilepsy Overview) For JVS Customers Client Communication

https://drjohnson.com/docs/Epilepsy_In_Dogs.pdf Also a complete E-Book “Epilepsy in Dogs” https://drjohnson.com/epilepsy/mobile/index.html

06
Feb
2025

TRAP (Turmeric, Resveratrol, Astaxanthin Protocol)

TRAP (Turmeric, Resveratrol, Astaxanthin Protocol) https://drjohnson.com/docs/res_astax_turm.pdf   Resveratrol and N-Acetyl Cysteine https://drjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/antioxidants-10-00967-with-cover.pdf https://drjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Neuroprotective-Effects-of-Resveratrol-in-In-vivo-and-In-vitro-Experimental-Models-of-Parkinsons-Disease-a-Systematic-Review-PubMed.pdf  

06
Feb
2025

Heartworms

“Heartworms” for clients of Johnson Veterinary Services What they are How They’re Prevented Details on Treatment

01
Feb
2025

Oldtimer

So You Have an Old Dog I get this question a lot: “I’ve got an older dog…

01
Feb
2025

Dental Assessment & Recommendations for Elderly Dogs

https://drjohnson.com/docs/Dental-exercise-in-one-page-1.pdf https://drjohnson.com/docs/DENTISTRY%20IN%20ONE%20PAGE%20(1).pdf https://drjohnson.com/docs/recdent_recommend_dental.pdf

31
Jan
2025

Do NOT Look at This. It’s NOT For You.

31
Jan
2025

Breia’s the Best Woman I Have Ever Seen