I know I know I know. Many vets tell you NO table food.
They say to NEVER give your pet any turkey on Thanksgiving.
Why do they say that? It’s just easy. People tend to want...
Last year, I came in contact with a dog who was pulled from animal control by a rescue group, and needed a foster home. Of course, I can’t turn down a homeless fluffy face, so...
Some dogs have a lifetime of trouble with them, and need them expressed (emptied out) often. Other dogs act like they don’t even have them. What gives?...
Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of compounds called carotenoids. It is naturally occurring in certain algae and is responsible for the red color found...
Let’s face it, not every dog is amenable to daily tooth brushing. Some are downright combative about it, making the experience miserable for both dog owner and dog alike. ...
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A dear client of mine was in the market for an uncommon breed called a Nova Scotia Duck...
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I saw a joke some time ago in a Facebook meme a veterinarian friend and colleague posted...
I have beat this drum time and again, but I still rarely fail to get reminded on a daily basis of the fact that pets hide signs of illness far more effectively than we do. It...
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I diagnose tumors almost daily, some which I determine to likely be benign (not cancerous),...
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Just like people, not all dogs and cats are naturally laid back and as calm as cucumbers. For some dogs and cats,...
H5N1 Avian Influenza is causing far more trouble than just just high egg prices. The bird flu has successfully jumped species now able to infect cats and people. Although the ability to infect...
No person aside from your parents will love you more than your dog. No matter what, your dog will always go bonkers the moment you come home. That love will never be in question, as you are...
We must consider the life span of a dog in comparison to ours to understand how much faster they age than we do. We should also consider the size of the dog when considering the aging process, as...