Vaccinations are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, safeguarding dogs from serious diseases and contributing to public health by preventing zoonotic infections. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) periodically updates its canine...
Spooks and treats! Halloween means fun for many people, but not always for our pets. Let’s make sure we keep them healthy and happy.
Well, everyone, really. Now, even science says so! It’s common knowledge among those who have had the pleasure of a feline friend (or two or three) hanging around that cats tend to land on their feet no matter what. We have all seen a cat fall...
Working together with a veterinarian you like and trust is critical to providing the best pet health care for your cat or dog. If your pet is seriously injured or becomes ill, your dog and cat vet is the single most important person in your life...
Summer is here: Fun, sun, and plenty of time outdoors enjoying it all. Of course, with all those pleasantries come hazards as well, especially for our furry friends.
Fleas are amazing creatures with a life cycle that is well suited to survival. From egg to adult can be as short as 2 weeks if conditions are ideal and up to one year if they are waiting for things to get better. The adults don’t emerge until a...
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...
Having a pet first aid kit could save the life of your dog or cat if he is injured or ingests something and you cannot get to a veterinarian immediately. While each item requires a certain amount of training and instruction to use properly,...
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for everyone. Bringing family and friends (both human and furry) together over a wonderful meal is what the holiday is all about. Just like us, in all the commotion, sometimes our pets can have...
Dressing up for Halloween can often be the most fun and exhilarating part of the holiday, and our pets are not immune to our desires to play dress up (or at very least, they tolerate us making them)! For one sweet Golden Retriever named Penny,...