Rachele Baker, Veterinarian and Author

52 Snapshots of Life Weekly Themed Photo Challenge: Week 9: Purple

By Rachele Baker, DVM – Last week I found out about the 52 Snapshots of Life Photo Challenge being hosted by The Lazy Pitbull. Last week’s photo challenge was Mirror …

I’ve Been Nominated for the Liebster Award!

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am very pleased to announce that Elaine from Chasing Dog Tales recently nominated me for the Liebster Award! Thank you very much, Elaine! The …

Soaking Up Knowledge and Having Fun at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I just got back from attending the Western Veterinary Conference held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, February …

Love Is In The Air: The Glasswing Butterfly

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I recently saw a photo online of a glasswing butterfly and I was mesmerized with its unusual beauty. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is …

Your Pet’s Dental Health Affects Their Overall Health | Infographic

By Rachele Baker, DVM – In honor of February’s National Pet Dental Health Month, I created the following infographic. This is the first time I ever created an infographic and I had a lot of …

Fun For Your Dog: Teach Your Dog To Play “Find It”

By Rachele Baker, DVM – Elaine Bryant, from Chasing Dog Tales, posted this fabulous blog post on her website about teaching your dog to play “Find It.” The game of “Find …

Tips From The Vet: How to Give Medications to Your Dog or Cat

By Rachele Baker, DVM – Getting dogs and cats to take medications and/or supplements can be a challenge. If your dog or cat is sick or has a chronic medical …

Video Demonstrating Training a Dog to Enjoy Toenail Trims

By Rachele Baker, DVM – Some dogs do not like having their toenails trimmed, and attempting to trim their nails turns into a struggle that neither the pet parents nor the dog enjoy. I want …

Tips From The Vet: Important Information To Take To Your Pet’s Veterinarian Visit – Handy Checklists

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I see a lot of pet parents and their pets at the veterinary hospitals where I work. Before I examine each pet, I ask pet …

Tips From The Vet: Reliable Online Sources of Veterinary Information About Pet Health

By Rachele Baker, DVM – With the vast amount of information available on the internet, many people search online for information about their pet’s health issues to find potential diagnoses …

Tips From The Vet: Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Pets

By Rachele Baker, DVM – While small amounts of some people foods are safe to feed your pet, others can be quite dangerous. Here is a list of foods to avoid feeding …

10 Ways to Help an Animal Shelter This Christmas

10 Ways to Help an Animal Shelter This Christmas Text Reblogged with Permission from M.K. Clinton at Barking from the Bayou Christmas is quickly approaching and it is a perfect …

Tuesday True Tails: Bentley the Basset Hound and His Lucky Number Seven

By Rachele Baker, DVM – Welcome to this week’s Tuesday True Tails! Tuesday True Tails gives people the opportunity to open up their hearts and share the special moments they have experienced with the pets …

Tuesday True Tails: One Golden Moment In The Life Of A Therapy Dog Named Sandy

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am pleased to introduce Shirley Schowe as this week’s contributor to Tuesday True Tails. Shirley shares her life and heart with a golden retriever named Sandy. Sandy is a therapy dog and she …

Tuesday True Tails: Lessons Learned From My Dog Anya

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am pleased to introduce Jennifer Moyer as this week’s contributor to Tuesday True Tails. Jennifer is a writer and blogger who shared her heart with a dog …

Allergies in Dogs Book | Chapter Preview: The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am in the process of writing a series of short books about medical problems in dogs and cats entitled My Virtual Veterinarian. The first …