By Jennifer Coates, DVM One of the more unpleasant chores associated with pet parenting is picking up dog poop, but it actually presents a useful opportunity to gather information about your fur kid’s...
By Jennifer Coates, DVM Gassy pets are no fun to live with. While the occasional toot is normal and necessary, too much stinky gas can seriously affect the bond between people and their pets. Thankfully,...
by Elizabeth Xu As a dog owner who likely thinks of your dog as a member of your family, you never want them to get ill. After all, our pets can’t exactly tell us what’s wrong. Like humans, dogs can...
By Carol McCarthy Animals, like people, can experience days when they feel “under the weather” without being acutely ill. When that happens, you can help soothe your four-legged friends’ symptoms at...
By Helen Anne Travis From tweezers to toothpastes, hand sanitizers to hairspray, the products we use everyday to primp and preen could prove harmful to our pets. Here are 21 beauty products to store...
By Monica Weymouth Getting ready to leave for vacation can be hectic. There’s work to square away, suitcases to pack, neighbors to inform and thirsty petunias to consider. One thing you don’t want...
by David F. Kramer Some of the best things about pet ownership involve sharing. We share our love and affection, prime real estate on the bed or couch, and even our meals. Unfortunately, another thing...
by Jessica Vogelsang, DVM The temperature’s rising, and as summer enters full swing there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water. While the vast majority of pets get through their water experience...
By Katherine Tolford When your pet needs surgery it can be an overwhelming experience. Many owners are understandably focused more on the outcome than what goes on during their pet’s procedure. Anesthesia...
By Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) Just as dogs and cats can get parasites, so can pet rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and small rodents. While there are hundreds of possible parasites...
