Dr. Randy Pet Vet

Dr. Randy Pet Vet Dr. Randy Pet Vet posts weekly videos answering your questions about your pet's health! P.A.W.S. Dr. Aronson is a keynote speaker and lecturer.

Dr. Randy Aronson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980 after being awarded the top honor of his class, the Leonard Pearson Prize. He completed a rotating internship at the small animal hospital in medicine and surgery 1981. Dr. Aronson started the Animal Care Center of Green Valley in 1984 and sold it to his partner in 2005. Veterinary Center, his current practice was started with his wife, Dr. Geren Thurston, in 2008 and employs thirty-two in staff and five veterinarians. In 2011 they won the American Animal Hospital Practice of the Year award and the Veterinary Economics Merit Hospital winner. Dr. Aronson utilizes an integrative approach to diagnostics and therapies, combining Western or allopathic medicine with holistic modalities. He completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society’s acupuncture course, numerous Chinese herbal courses, and many traditional Chinese medicine and nutrition programs. He is certified by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to perform physical therapy on cats and dogs. He utilizes food therapy, ozone, pulsed electromagnetic therapy, shock wave, therapeutic laser, and underwater treadmill to help attain health and wellness for his patients. Recently he has been speaking to the students of veterinary schools about utilizing integrative approaches in everyday veterinary medicine. He also enjoys educating pet parents on Wellness and Longevity.

03/26/2026

Ear infections are incredibly common in dogs, but when they keep coming back, it’s usually a sign that something deeper is happening.

Yeast and bacterial infections are different, and they often develop when the ear environment becomes inflamed or imbalanced.

From a holistic perspective, we don’t just look at the ear. 👂

We also look at:
• allergies
• diet
• microbiome balance
• chronic inflammation

Because the goal isn’t just to treat today’s infection, it’s to prevent the next one.

Have you dealt with recurring ear infections in your dog?

03/24/2026

Cats are very good at hiding illness.

By the time you notice something is wrong, conditions like kidney or liver disease may already be advanced.

That’s why regular veterinary check-ins matter.

Early changes often show up in:
• bloodwork
• weight trends
• subtle behavior shifts

Early detection doesn’t just change treatment. It changes outcomes.

👇 When was your cat’s last check-up?

03/23/2026

Small changes can make a big difference in your cat’s life.

You don’t need to do everything at once.

But improving these things can have a real impact on their health and wellbeing.

Have you ever changed your cat’s diet or environment? 🐈

03/19/2026

Many pet parents feel like they’re always reacting to the next problem.

Something clears up… and then something else appears.

This can be frustrating and confusing.

But often, these aren’t isolated issues.

Inflammation is often a slow, silent process, and by the time symptoms show up, the body has already been dealing with it for a while.

When the cause of inflammation is addressed, the body has more space to recover and rebalance.

✈️ Share with us some of the things you’ve done that have worked (or haven’t worked) in the comments below.

03/17/2026

A diagnosis of kidney disease in cats can feel overwhelming.

But there are ways to support your cat beyond just managing lab values.

Holistic care focuses on helping the body function as well as possible.

🫘What changes have you made to support and improve your cat’s health?

03/14/2026

In holistic integrative medicine, we sometimes talk about dis-ease.

Not just disease as a diagnosis, but a state where the body is no longer in ease or balance.

Before illness becomes obvious, the body often shows subtle signs that something isn’t right.

When these factors persist over time, the body has a harder time maintaining balance, and disease can develop.

Supporting health means helping the body return to a state of ease.

If this concept resonated with you, Dr. Marlene Siegel (@ ) and I talk about it in much more detail in the podcast episode “Is Your Pet Always Sick? Here’s What To Do”.

🎧You can listen through the link in bio.

03/13/2026

When a dog starts slowing down, many people assume it’s simply arthritis or aging.

And sometimes it is.

But during veterinary exams, we occasionally discover that the cause of pain or mobility changes is something else entirely, such as:
• certain infections
• injuries
• neurological issues
• or, in some cases, cancer

That’s why a proper veterinary examination is so important.

In holistic integrative veterinary care, we always try to understand what’s truly causing the discomfort, not just the symptom we see.

What was the first sign you noticed when your dog had joint pain? 🐕

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