I’m asked this question every week, usually by well-meaning guardians trying to make sound medical decisions in behalf of their older dog or cat. The good news is that our animal companions are living longer than ever before. Let’s discuss the reasons:

1) Preventive veterinary care: Veterinarians have far …

I recently entered and won the PETA-sponsored Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50 contest. After winning, PETA asked me to write a post for Prime reflecting on the process, so here goes!

First, I would like to thank all of you who voted for me. I am so happy and honored to …

For much of my adult life, my diet was an afterthought. I simply ate when I was hungry, and my choice of food was usually dictated by convenience. Since I spent 50 to 60 hours per week at the veterinary hospital and my cat Whitney had …

As a breast cancer survivor, I find October-which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month-to be a bittersweet time for me. On one hand, I’m absolutely joyous that I’ve been cancer-free for 17 years, but I’m also reminded of the suffering that many others still endure. I think about the women struggling with breast cancer …

Ever since I first went vegetarian, I’ve heard comments like, “Eating animals is natural. Humans are omnivores, and we’ve eaten meat for thousands of years.” I usually respond by talking about the suffering of animals and explaining that just because something is supposedly “natural” doesn’t mean it’s right. After …