VETERINARY INFORMATION FOR CATS AND DOGS
If you have been on the pet blogosphere, you learn that there are controversial pet topics that stir up intense emotions for debate. Listed below are some of the most controversial pet topics. This list is based on discussions I have seen most on the internet and responses to articles written about these topics in … Read moreThe 5 Most Controversial Pet Topics
As a pet owner, can you remember the excitement you had when you first acquired your pet? Can you remember all the preparation that went into bringing your pet home? You wanted to make sure you had the right food, bedding, toys, etc. Also, you wanted to make sure you found the right veterinarian to … Read moreHow to pet proof your home
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your veterinarian’s clinic? Here are 10 things listed below that you may not be aware of unless you happen to work in the veterinary field. # 1 Nothing angers a veterinarian more when an owner comes in with designer clothes, designer apparel, and a luxury car … Read more10 Things Your Veterinarian Will Not Tell You. (At Least Not to Your Face!)
A requirement for emergency pet care can occur at anytime with our pets. Unfortunately, it often occurs at the most inconvenient time and can lead to an unexpected financial burden. While in some cases emergency pet care is unavoidable, there are a fair amount of emergencies that are avoidable. Here are a few tips that … Read more8 Ways to Avoid The Need For Emergency Pet Care
Back pain is a common complaint we as veterinarians see in our canine patients. It usually becomes evident by the dog being hesitant to jump up or off furniture, yelping when being picked up, or a significant decrease in their activity . So what are some of the causes of back pain? Back pain can … Read moreThe Wiggleless Dog Back Brace: Product Review
Some pet owners would give a definitive answer of yes for this question. But the true answer lies behind several factors. If you are a pet owner, you likely will experience the cost of veterinary care sometime during their lifetime. There are different factors that will affect how your experience will be. Some of these factors may include … Read moreIs the Cost of Veterinary Care Expensive?
I have been working in the veterinary industry for about 20 years. Because of this experience, there is common knowledge I have about dogs and cats health. Often this common knowledge about health may be unfairly expected of all pet owners. Even to where pet owners are looked down upon if they don’t have this knowledge about … Read moreDoes a Lack of Knowledge Make you a bad pet owner?
Cancer in pets or the big “C” is quite a burden often seen in our older pets. Often it comes up as a surprise illness in our pets. Many of my client’s pets I have diagnosed with cancer usually have had no major health issues before their diagnosis. So what is the best way to … Read moreWhy Cancer in Pets Sucks!
Allergies are a common issue in our pets especially in the warmer months of the year. They lead to inflamed skin, ear infections, hair loss, and severe itching. So most, if not all of us want to give our pets relief as quickly as possible. So what’s the best way to accomplish this? Are shampoos … Read moreAllergy testing in pets: The best way to deal with allergies?
Does your dog cower or tremble in fear when they hear loud noises? Does the sound of thunder, fireworks, gun shots or any other similar sounds cause your dog to not want to leave your side? If you answer yes to these questions, then it is likely that your dog is suffering from noise aversion. … Read moreHow to Deal With Noise Aversion in Dogs