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When to Get a Second Opinion from a Veterinarian

A funny thing happens when word gets out that you’re a veterinarian or veterinary technician: You become the neighborhood go-to person for medical advice. Neighbors will knock on your door with their dog...

Norovirus Update – Can the Virus be Passed from Dog to Human?

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Norovirus—the word alone might be enough to make you a little nauseous. According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noroviruses (there are many types) are the “leading...

Alternatives to Declawing Your Cat

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Declawing is a misnomer. Yes, a correctly performed declaw surgery does remove a cat’s claws, but it doesn’t stop there. To prevent the claws from regrowing, the bony top of each digit (finger or toe)...

Is it the Veterinarian’s Responsibility to Provide Affordable Health Care?

Jessica Vogelsang, DVM

I worked in an emergency hospital for several years, and while you might think the stress of dealing with critically ill and injured pets would be the worst part, it wasn’t—not by a long shot. The worst...

Can Pet Fish Recognize Their Owners? Research Says Yes

Adam Denish, DVM

by Adam Denish, DVM My home aquarium contains 350 gallons of saltwater and extends about 6 feet in length and 2 feet in height. It is tastefully decorated with rock formations and it is inhabited by an...

Why Dogs Should NOT Eat ‘People Food’

PetMD Editorial

“Love hurts,” or, in the case of feeding your dog “table food,” love can kill, slowly. We all want to show our pets how much we love them and help them to feel more a part of the family. So we slip them...

Feral Cats and Wildlife – Are the Cats as Bad as ‘They’ Say?

PetMD Editorial

Feral cats are frequently maligned; by neighbors, local communities, bird enthusiasts, and even some ecological groups. Some communities even go so far as to ban feeding programs or, worse yet, euthanize...