Author: Dr. Erik Johnson

Dr. Erik Johnson is the author of several texts on companion animal and fish health. Johnson Veterinary Services has been operating in Marietta, GA since 1996. Dr Johnson graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Dr Johnson has lived in Marietta Georgia since 1976.
03
Oct
2023

Teeth Cleaning is Important! (Canine, Dental, Endocardiosis)

Why Is Teeth Cleaning So Important? This’ll sound like feara-mongering. I’m so sorry. I cannot stand it…

29
Sep
2023

Appetite Stimulation in Dogs and Cats

There are many ways to stimulate appetite in a dog or cat. Mirtazapine has the side effect…

Art by Kelly Rega
29
Sep
2023

Kidney Treatments

Management of Renal Disease in Older / Natural Kidney Failure Not all of these are indicated in…

29
Sep
2023

FOS

Fructo-Oligo-Saccharides https://amzn.to/3LG5Ioq Imagine if you wanted the soluble fiber in a wheelbarrow full of black beans. Or…

29
Sep
2023

Azodyl

This is an article about Azodyl, Lactulose, and FOS Inulin in (as an adjuvant of) canine renal…

21
Sep
2023

Suspending Specific Breed New Client Enrollment

This is an unpopular position but I can explain: BACKGROUND: In the last 2 years we had…

21
Sep
2023

Bark Collars for Dogs Download and Link

Bark Collar This isn’t the “definitive” page for Bark Collar information, but it does contain two things:…

19
Sep
2023

The Best Document Ever

This is the best document I ever did for my customers. (Not really) But it has some…

19
Sep
2023

Liver Disease Resources in Companion Animals – Lipidosis, Cushings, Hepatitis, More

https://drjohnson.com/urso-or-ursodiol-for-liver-disease-alternatives/ https://drjohnson.com/urso-ursodehydrocholic-acid-for-hepatocellular-health-in-dogs/ Elevated ALK on the bloodwork What is URSODIOL? https://drjohnson.com/seven-simple-assessments-of-liver-health-function/ https://drjohnson.com/so-your-pet-has-an-elevated-alt-liver-enzyme/ https://drjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hepatic-Lipidosis-in-Cats.pdf https://drjohnson.com/hepatic-lipidosis-in-cats-obesity-in-cats-and-why-it-matters-so-much/ https://drjohnson.com/cushingsdisease/   Cover…

18
Sep
2023

Kidney Diet Home Cooked Diet for Canines in Kidney Failure

Diets for dogs with kidney impairment, cardiac insufficiency, and or pancreatitis. Learn more about Pancreatitis More About…

18
Sep
2023

Pancreas Home Cooked Diet

Diets for dogs with kidney impairment, cardiac insufficiency, and or pancreatitis. Learn more about Pancreatitis More About…