By Jennifer Coates, DVM With so much emphasis being placed these days on understanding our pet’s DNA (what breed are they? Where, exactly, did they come from?), pet parents are naturally beginning to...
By Mindy Cohan, VMD As a veterinarian, I have naturally contemplated my dogs’ genetic background and pondered about their inherent risk for breed-specific health problems. For example, both of my mixed-breed...
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...
