Care & Safety

During these unprecedented times, new phrases seem to be coined daily. “Social distancing.” “Novel virus.” “Presumptive case vs. positive case.” “Shelter-in-place.” But while our vernacular may be changing,...

How to Plan for Your Pet’s Care if You Get COVID-19

Katy Nelson, DVM

Updated on April 27, 2020 By Dr. Katy Nelson, DVM As communities around the world respond to the new coronavirus (COVID-19), you should have the most up-to-date information on how it impacts you and...

COVID-19 and Pets: Should I Go to the Vet or Wait? What’s the Protocol?

Katy Nelson, DVM

By Dr. Katy Nelson, DVM It’s a scary time right now, and everyone is adjusting to a new normal. During this time of social distancing, we should all be trying to do our part to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19....

Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People?

Jennifer Coates, DVM

By Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM Updated by Dr. Katy Nelson, DVM, on April 24, 2020 In this article: There's no evidence that pets are playing a role in spreading COVID-19.There are a few reports of pets being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 after being in contact with people who were positive for COVID-19.“Canine” and “feline” coronavirus are NOT the same as...

It’s Bufo Toad Season: Take Care With Your Dogs

PetMD Editorial

If you live in Florida or are planning a trip down to the Sunshine State with your dogs, it is important to be aware of the lurking threat of cane toads (more commonly known as Bufo toads). Bufo toads...

FDA Warns Against Giving Dogs Bones and Bone Treats

PetMD Editorial

By Aly Semigran Give a dog a bone? You may want to think twice about that, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a recent release, the FDA said giving pets bones or bone treats to chew...