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ASK THE VET
Dogs do strange thingsIf men are from Mars and women are from Venus, then dogs must be from Pluto! This month's Ask the Vet features responses to common reader questions about dog behaviors...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 6883 Views
ASK THE VET
Disaster preparednessWhat would you do with your pets in the event of a disaster? This month's article discusses preparing for an emergency. If you don't have a plan for yourself and...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4825 Views
ASK THE VET
Pet obesityHow do I know if my pet is overweight? Since dogs range in size from 2lbs to 200lbs with all sorts of body shapes, we rely on their body condition to tell...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4642 Views
ASK THE VET
Heartworm DiseaseEvery year at your annual preventive care visit, your veterinarian most likely recommends a heartworm preventative for your dog. So why the push? Why is heartworm...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4686 Views
ASK THE VET
Pet first aidI hope you will never need to administer first aid to your pets, but if an emergency should occur, it's important to be mentally prepared. These first aid tips...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4801 Views
ASK THE VET
Feline heart diseaseWhen cats are sick they hide their illness. This makes a veterinarian's job challenging and sick cats may go undetected at home by their owners. Sometimes the...
Original post made by Dr. Kristel Weaver on Aug. 23, 2013There are no comments yet. 4706 Views
DOING COLLEGE
The College Mystique: An Inside Look at College AdvisingThe College Mystique: An Inside Look at College Advising By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D. Applying to college can be one of the most bewildering as well as rewarding...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 16, 2009There are no comments yet. 12644 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Early Applications Surge in College AdmissionThis is the first in a six-week series of blogs about applying to college by admission advisor Elizabeth LaScala and Teen Wire high school senior Daniel Morizono...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 6, 2009There are no comments yet. 12330 Views
DOING COLLEGE
College Admission and Score Choice: What You Must KnowHollie took her SAT exam in the spring of her junior year in high school and performed poorly. She prepared over the summer and tested again in the fall of her...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Dec. 28, 2009There are no comments yet. 13781 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Hurry Up and Wait: What to Do After the College Applications Are SentAs the parent of three daughters who are all at different stages in their lives, I can tell you first hand that life does not begin with an acceptance letter from...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jan. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 13452 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Admitted to Your College? It's Time for A Fresh LookI would bet that the Class of 2010 seniors will be spending some time at their mailboxes and and checking email messages over the next few weeks. They will have...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Mar. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 12245 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Getting Organized for Your Senior YearTimes have changed and getting into college is much different than it was even five years ago. Selecting a college is a big decision, and both public and private...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on May. 10, 2010There are no comments yet. 13902 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Navigating the Transfer Path in College AdmissionsCommunity college student Danielle Guzman dreams of transferring to Cal State San Diego. Her goal: to earn a bachelor's degree in social work and work as an adoption...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 17, 2010There are no comments yet. 11893 Views
DOING COLLEGE
7 Steps to Successful College Admissions Transfer: Part IIEach year I receive calls from high school seniors who want help with the transfer path. Although I have been an advisor for years, my heart still skips a beat...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Jun. 23, 2010There are no comments yet. 12152 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Don't Let A College Education Bury You in Debt!It has been wisely noted that money rarely goes to those who need it most, but rather it winds up in the hands of those individuals who best understand the process...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Aug. 9, 2010There are no comments yet. 12122 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Colleges want to know why you are applying. Here's how to respond to this important question!Question: I am having trouble with a question that it seems all the private colleges on my list ask: "Why do you want to attend our college?" What are the colleges...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Sep. 19, 2010There are no comments yet. 11890 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Does test preparation really help in college admission?An Alamo resident asks: I don't mind spending money if it's well spent. What are the benefits of test prep? Does it work and how much do test scores count in...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 4, 2010There are no comments yet. 12173 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Early Test Preparation Can Hurt College AdmissionA grandmother asks: Is it my imagination or is the college application process starting earlier each year? I have nine grandchildren and four of them are in high...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Oct. 18, 2010There are no comments yet. 13410 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Academic Separation from College: What's Next?A Danville parent asks: My son received a letter of academic separation from the university he attended last year in New York State. He did not want to leave and...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 1, 2010There are no comments yet. 16848 Views
DOING COLLEGE
Secrets of the College Application ProcessA resident asks: I have read your articles for some time and have enjoyed them. They are always informative and interesting. I have one son in college and another...
Original post made by Elizabeth LaScala on Nov. 15, 2010There are no comments yet. 13211 Views
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