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Dr. Eric Barchas
I am a professional traveler who spends his spare time working as a full-time veterinarian; contributing to Dogster and Catster; walking, cooking, camping, and exploring the outdoors; skiing (when conditions permit); and reading Booker-shortlisted novels. In between trips I live and work in the San Francisco Bay Area with my fiancée, Denise, and my canine pal Buster. My main veterinary interests are emergency and critical care, wellness, pain management, and promotion of the human-animal bond. I have contributed to and been the resident vet at Dogster and Catster since May 2005.
Full Name (Including Embarrassing Second Names): Eric Barchas
Age: Too old, but it beats the alternative
Location: San Francisco
Where You Can Stalk Me on the Internet: Dogster, Catster, my Website, and Twitter
What I Do for a Living: Veterinarian
What I Do for Fun: Travel, camping, hiking, cooking, reading
The Furry Members of My Household Are: My pal Buster, a 7-year-old Lab mix
My Favorite Things to Write About Are: Animal welfare matters
My Pet Peeve Is: People who don't pick up their dog's feces
My Guilty Pleasures Are: Beer, except I don't feel guilty.
How I Deal with Dog/Cat Hair: I just purchased 12 vacuum bags.
What I Want to Be When I Grow Up: A firefighter. Just kidding. A veterinarian.
Stories by Dr. Eric Barchas
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I Hear Gurgling Sounds in My Dog's Stomach; Should I Worry?
— If the gurgling is caused by hunger, then the treatment is simple: breakfast. But it could also be a sign of serious gastrointestinal problems.
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11 Hazardous Items to Ban From Your Home If You Have a Dog
— Some items are so dangerous to dogs' health they should never be in any house with a dog.
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Don't Buy Pet Store Puppies, People: Study Finds High Rates of Behavior Problems
— There are a million reasons not to buy puppies from pet stores. Now we have a million and one.
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On Dog Vaccinations: 9 Things to Consider
— In the old days, vets advised annual vaccination for all dogs. However, recent evidence has indicated that such a schedule is overkill.
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The Top 8 Summer Hazards for Dogs
— Keep your dog safe as the weather gets nice with these tips from our resident vet.
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A Coyote Stalked My Dog at an Urban Park: Apparently This Is Becoming Frightfully Common
— Coyotes are opportunists, attracted by potential food items such as garbage, bird seed -- and pets.
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What's Euthanasia Like for a Vet? The More I Do, the Harder It Gets
— Euthanasia can be the only way to help a dog. But it's hard for the owner, and it's hard for the vet.
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Study Says Medical Marijuana Is So Strong Now That It's Killing Dogs
— We once could talk about dogs and marijuana with a laugh. A new study says that time is over.
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe During Rattlesnake Season
— Rattlesnake venom is dangerous for dogs. There's a vaccine, but avoiding snakes works better.
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Is It Always the Right Thing to Spay or Neuter a Dog?
— Early spay/neuter is an article of faith for most dog people, but among vets? Not so much.
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