Coping With Pet Loss
Coping With Pet Loss Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are...
Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas
Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet...
Stories From Being a Veterinarian: #1 Dental
Dental care is amazingly important for pets and regular, thorough cleanings are a must. Over the years, this process has gone from hand scaling with partial anesthesia to ultrasonic scaling, polishing, full radiographs and general, monitored anesthesia. Cleaning a...
Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning?
Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning? Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. #1:...
Does My Dog Have the Flu?
Does My Dog Have the Flu? Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re coughing up their lungs not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted it. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory infection, “the...
The Potential Warnings of a Winter Pet Emergency
The Potential Warnings of a Winter Pet Emergency Summertime comes with an array of risks for pets, but colder weather also brings its own hazards. As the temperature falls, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry...
5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet
5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet As the year draws to a close, holiday festivities are still happening. The additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday pet...
Learn About the Health Needs of Cats
Learn About the Health Needs of Cats Cats may seem as if they are self-sufficient and require little care, especially when compared to dogs. However, they need just as much specialized attention to stay happy and healthy. To keep your cat in tip-top condition,...
What Should and Should Not Be on Your Pet’s Thanksgiving Plate
What Should and Should Not Be on Your Pet’s Thanksgiving Plate A table filled with everyone's favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over your heaping plate, so is your furry friend. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods...
How to Spot Pet Diabetes
How to Spot Pet Diabetes November is National Pet Diabetes Month, a month dedicated to educating pet owners on the signs and management of this endocrine disorder. By learning how to spot the following signs of pet diabetes, you can help them get the treatment...