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.
17
Oct
2025

Why Are Cystine Urolithiasis Dogs so Skinny?

AI Author and reviewed by Dr Johnson for errata Excellent question — and one that many veterinarians…

17
Oct
2025

Cystine Urolithiasis Canine

AI Generated Reviewed for errata by Dr Johnson Below is a concise, up-to-date summary of current veterinary…

17
Oct
2025

Anemia From Chloramphenicol in Dogs

AI ) Reviewed for errata by Dr Johnson Chloramphenicol is an older broad-spectrum antibiotic that remains occasionally…

17
Oct
2025

MRSA Pyoderma Discontinuation

AI Reviewed by Dr Johnson for errata Short answer — stop systemic antibiotic treatment for MRSA pyoderma…

02
Oct
2025

Petsupplements

Pet Supplements is a big area and there’s a TON of bullshit out there. Pet Supplements of…

22
Aug
2025

How To Pill A Suspicious Dog.

It’s all about using Liverwurst and “rushing the THIRD BALL”. Let us explain:

Mental illness is a prison in your own head
21
Aug
2025

When You Need A Therapist – I’ve Got One For You

[Musical intro] When you live in your head and you are alone in there, There’s so many…

21
Aug
2025

Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC) in cats

For Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC) in cats, the primary medications are corticosteroids (like prednisolone) and cyclosporine. Steroids…

19
Aug
2025

Hookworms – Prevalence, Symptoms and some Treatment Notes Including Resistance

Companion Animal Parasite Council – Hookworms Source: https://capcvet.org/guidelines/hookworms Suggested treatments include one of the following combinations given…

12
Aug
2025

Help With Fish

Help With Sick Koi or Other Fish Let’s go through twenty “step by step” assessments of the…

11
Aug
2025

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