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...
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,...
By Elizabeth Xu Bringing a dog into your life is a big responsibility and, in addition to providing your new pet with treats, toys and love, you’ll need to provide her with proper medical care. Knowing...
By Victoria Schade No one likes scooping pet waste. It’s messy and smelly, but cleaning up is a very necessary part of being a responsible pet parent. Dog waste carries harmful microorganisms that can...
By Victoria Schade Thorough socialization is one of the most important aspects of early puppy training. The goal is to give your puppy the tools to understand that “new and different” doesn’t necessarily...
