8 Tips for Choosing the Right Caregivers for Your Dog

Pexels – CCO Licence So, you’re looking to find a nanny for your fur baby? Choosing the right caregiver for your dog is no small feat—it’s like finding a babysitter for your two-year-old that can bark and has a tail. Whether you’re planning a vacation or just need someone to cover while you’re at work, … Read more8 Tips for Choosing the Right Caregivers for Your Dog

Itchy ears and shaking heads: Ear infections in dogs

If you are a pet owner , you have likely had experience with ear infections in dogs. It usually starts as head shaking and scratching at the ears. Sometimes discharge may be noted in the ears. Typically the discharge can either be black discharge, or in severe cases pus may be noted in the ears. The … Read moreItchy ears and shaking heads: Ear infections in dogs

Home Dental Care for Your Pet

In contrast to human dental care, dental prophylaxis  for our pets are not as routine. In fact, many pet owners don’t think about home dental care for their pets until dental disease is made evident with bad breath, loose teeth, and red gums. Let’s think about how we care for our teeth. We brush, floss, … Read moreHome Dental Care for Your Pet

Why is my dog limping?

  Limping in dogs is probably one of the most common symptoms seen in veterinary medicine. Dogs of all ages can experience this symptom for various reasons. What are common reasons for limping? When is this symptom serious enough to require a veterinary visit? What are ways to diagnose the cause of limping? These are … Read moreWhy is my dog limping?

Five Home Remedies For Pets That You Should Avoid

  Most veterinarians admittedly dislike when their clients admit to them they have tried home remedies for pets. But it would be foolish not to think that most pet owners haven’t tried a home remedy at least once on their pets. Probably the most common reason for trying a home remedy is to avoid a veterinary … Read moreFive Home Remedies For Pets That You Should Avoid

What you need to know about Bite wounds: When dogs attack each other

  Nothing probably is more frightening than seeing your dog being attacked by another dog. Not only is the scene emotionally disturbing , you fear for the dog’s life.  What provokes dog bites? What do you need to worry about regarding the wounds? Can you help prevent dog bites? Anatomy of a Bite Wound To understand … Read moreWhat you need to know about Bite wounds: When dogs attack each other

Can technology help us find our missing pets? A review of the TKstar Pet GPS Tracker

Pets that are missing are a major concern among pet owners. There are websites and social media pages dedicated to reuniting missing pets with their owner.. The clinic where I work at frequently get calls about missing pets and we have a bulletin board that is dedicated to missing pet posters. So there is a concerted effort to … Read moreCan technology help us find our missing pets? A review of the TKstar Pet GPS Tracker

How to know it’s time to take your pet to an emergency veterinarian?

Whenever a pet gets sick, it is almost always a concern for the owner if it is something serious. Here are some examples of questions that may come to mind:    Do I need to worry about it or will it go away on its own?  Should I take my pet to the veterinarian?  Is this urgent and … Read moreHow to know it’s time to take your pet to an emergency veterinarian?