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...
By Caitlin Ultimo Poisonous mushrooms that grow in the wild can be extremely difficult to identify, but they cause serious harm to your dog if you’re not careful. While some dangerous mushrooms may have...
Perhaps you’ve stared deeply into your cat’s eyes and said to yourself, “If only I knew what you were thinking.” Fortunately for pet owners, animal behaviorists have dedicated years to research to understanding...
By John Gilpatrick It's something nearly every dog owner has gone through. Thirty minutes before your alarm goes off, as you cling to those precious last moments of slumber, there's an overeager and...
By Elizabeth Xu Dogs fill your home with love—and muddy paw prints, smelly dog toys and globs of fur stuck to your floors and all your furniture. For the sake of your sanity, and general sanitary reasons,...
By Jill Fanslau For most of us, taking a shower or bath is usually a calming experience. For our pets, however, bathing may be anything but relaxing. Between the water, the noise, the confinement, the...
