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 cur

rent 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.

06/06/2026

Cat zoomies aren’t random chaos.

They’re behavior.

So here is why cats get zoomies:

👉 They are naturally designed for short bursts of intense activity, especially around dawn and dusk.

And while they’re often normal, frequent intense zoomies can also be a sign your cat needs more mental and physical outlets throughout the day.

When does your cat usually get the zoomies? 🐈🐈‍⬛

06/04/2026

Some toys do more than entertain your dog.

They can actually help them self-soothe.

Dogs naturally regulate through behaviors like chewing, licking, and sniffing. Which is why enrichment toys can be such a powerful tool for stress relief and emotional balance.

The Kong Classic( ) is one of my favorites to give to your dog.

What’s your dog’s favorite calming activity? 🧸

06/01/2026

Arthritis doesn’t suddenly appear when dogs and cats get older.

It often starts developing years earlier, long before limping, stiffness, or visible pain appear.

That’s why any subtle change in movement or behavior can be a sign from your pet.

Knowing how to recognize them is important, because when it comes to mobility, prevention gives you more options than waiting for symptoms.

👇 Had you ever noticed some little change in your dog or cat?

Your dog’s or cat’s allergies are rarely caused by just one thing.For many pets, it’s the total inflammatory load buildi...
05/30/2026

Your dog’s or cat’s allergies are rarely caused by just one thing.

For many pets, it’s the total inflammatory load building over time.

That’s why improving allergies often means looking at more than just the itching itself.

👇 Which thing that may be making your pet’s allergies worse surprised you most?

05/28/2026

When your dog’s or cat’s pain lasts long enough, the body can “learn” it.

That’s what happens with wind-up pain.

And at that point, we can not just treat the pain itself. We need to support the body processes that cause the pain in the first place.

Watch on YouTube the full episode with Dr. Marie Bartling (.dvm.coach ) on how to recognize pain in dogs and cats. Link in bio. 🔗

05/25/2026

Spay and neuter procedures are often seen as routine.

But they can also be a powerful opportunity for prevention.

This is one of the best moments to start evaluating your pet’s joint health and future arthritis risk, especially before any symptoms appear.

💛 Share this with a pet parent who has a young dog.

Watch on YouTube the podcast episode “Is Your Pet Hiding Its Pain from You?” with Dr. Mari Bartling to understand better how to support your pet’s pain. Link in bio.

05/23/2026

If your dog keeps licking their paws, pay attention!

That constant licking, chewing, or nibbling is usually not random behavior.

It’s often a sign that something deeper is going on.

That’s why simply stopping the behavior isn’t always enough.

The important question is:
👉 Why is your dog feeling the need to lick in the first place?

Share this with a pet parent dealing with constant paw licking.

If you want to better understand the root causes behind behaviors like paw licking, we go deeper into these topics on the podcast Paws, Reflect & Heal.

🎧 Watch the episodes now on YouTube. Link in bio.

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