A recent study in Scientific Reports found that older adults who own pets, particularly dogs or cats, experience slower cognitive decline. Researchers tracked thousands of individuals aged 60 and up over several years, comparing pet owners to...
I was recently told by a friend that her dog was such a good girl because she didn’t even growl when her groomer pulled 2 teeth during one of her twice-yearly "dental cleanings.” Instantly, alarm bells went off in my head! If little Lucy...
A diagnosis of Cancer in Cats and Dogs can be devastating. You worry about the misery that this horrible disease will cause, and treatment costs can be beyond your budget. You often suffer, too, with feelings of guilt and sadness.
Pet acupuncture is the placement of fine needles in certain parts of the body. It is used to improve health or treat disease. Acupuncture started over 2,000 years ago in China. It has been used in this country since the 70’s and can be a great...
One of the most difficult things for a loving pet parent is deciding when it’s time to let them go and deal with the death of a pet. In some cases, it’s obvious, maybe you have a sick cat whose kidneys have completely stopped working....
What if there was a drug that could extend your lifespan by many years? Would you take it? And what if that same drug could be given to your dog to do the same thing? Would you give it to your dog? A drug made called rapamycin, made from a...
September was chosen by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management to celebrate Animal Pain Awareness. The selection of September harmonizes with human medicine's Pain Awareness Month. What a great reason to take the time to...