By Samantha Drake Would you know how to identify and handle these canine mouth conditions? Left untreated, certain mouth problems can cause bleeding, infection and even lead to organ damage, so it’s...
By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) If you’re looking for an unusual pet with lots to offer, a pet rat or mouse might be right for you. These tiny rodents are not commonly thought of as pets,...
By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) Too many people rush out and buy birds impulsively because they see colorful, interactive animals and just have to have one without actually knowing what...
By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) Small mammals, such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice, are tremendously popular pets because they don’t take...
By Adam Denish, DVM Contrary to what many pet parents may believe, caring for and maintaining a happy, healthy home fish aquarium can require some legwork. From overfeeding your fish to using the wrong...
By David F. Kramer For far longer than there have been pets and their people, there has been mold. Mold is neither a plant nor an animal but a member of the fungus family. Molds help in the biodegradation of organic matter, which is a crucial function for our ecosystem. But some molds can lead to serious consequences for our pets, as well as for us. The problem with mold is...
by Jessica Vogelsang, DVM Cats are known for their stoicism in the face of illness, so it’s not unusual for felines to be in a fairly advanced stage of disease by the time they make it in to the veterinarian’s...
by Bernard Lima-Chavez Talking about cat hydration and making sure you cat is drinking enough water may not seem exciting, but it is an important topic for any cat pet parent. Dehydration is nothing to...
by Nicole Pajer Just because your dog has a nice fresh bowl of filtered water waiting for him at home doesn’t mean that’s his only drinking source throughout the day. When your pup sees water—in any...
By Dr. Laurie Hess, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) We do our best to keep our family members, including our pets, safe at home. Yet, as a result of their ability to fly and their inherent nature to chew,...
