Older Spay Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Pets
Most people know that spaying a pet eliminates the risk of an unwanted pregnancy, but the benefits don’t end there. Perhaps just as...
Give the Gift of a Pain-Free Mouth
This holiday season, when you’re choosing a gift for your furry friend, consider scheduling an annual dental cleaning. After all, what...
Reverse Sneezing
Anytime I hear about a pet having trouble breathing, my heart skips a beat. Respiratory problems can be life-threatening emergencies and...
Little Mouths, Big Problems
Small dogs are popular for their big personalities that can still fit on your lap. For apartment dwellers or people who prefer not to...
BARF Diets: A Raw Deal
If you Google the best food to feed your pet, then you are likely to come across suggestions to feed your pet a raw food diet, often...
Vomiting is Never Normal
People sometimes tell me that their pet is throwing up once or twice a week. “But that’s normal for him,” they add. Unfortunately, this...
How to Pick a Pet
When it comes to adopting a new pet, the options can seem endless. Dog or cat? Large breed or small? Young or adult? Breeder or rescue?...
Your New Puppy: Raising a Canine Good Citizen
“Sparky, sir. Reporting for duty.” Much like people, dogs require basic social skills and manners to succeed in the world. Here are the...
Your New Puppy: Adventures at the Dog Park
When all those puppy vaccines are done, many owners want to take their puppy straight to the dog park. While the dog park can be a...
Your New Puppy: Balancing Vaccines and Early Socialization
From 2 months old to 4 months old, puppies must receive monthly vaccinations to protect against infectious diseases such as parvo and...
Giving Pills to Your Pet
When it comes to giving pills to your pet, an easy-going, hungry pet is no problem, while a stubborn, finicky eater can be downright...
