For many years, pet parents have been using peanut butter as a way to get stubborn pets to take pills and even as a treat. It's an effective solution. I would never be able to get Rusko to take his medication otherwise! But recently, I was...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, also called cat AIDS, feline AIDS, and FIV in cats, is one of the three most common and serious cat viruses. Many people still confuse FIV and Feline Leukemia by thinking they are the same disease or believe they...
While most pet owners wouldn’t think it is dangerous if their dog takes a few laps from a natural body of water, it can actually be harmful to your pet! Unfortunately, the water in our environment can house various organisms and chemicals,...
Have you used the retractable leashes? You know, the ones that allow your dog to run in front of your for about 12-16 feet? The concept is great, but on my daily walks with Jax and Rusko, I've learned that there really should be lessons on how to...
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...
No one ever wants to hear the word cancer, and facing cancer in dogs and cats is especially painful. Unfortunately, dogs and cats get many of the same cancers that humans get. Cancer is the most common cause of death in pets. We now know that...