A Veterinarian Advises How To 'Speak For Spot'

A Veterinarian Advises How To 'Speak For Spot'

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Dr. Nancy Kay owns and runs a 24-hour emergency specialty care center for animals in Rohnert Park, Calif. Courtesy of Trafalgar Square Books



Fresh Air from WHYY, March 19, 2009 · Navigating the world of veterinary medicine can be daunting, but one veterinarian believes she can help. Nancy Kay, a veterinarian with 20 years of experience, is the author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Longer Life, a guide that advises dog owners about everything from routine vet visits to euthanasia and chemotherapy.

Kay is an owner and staff internist at the Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, Calif. and she writes a canine health care blog.