Drinking More Water May Be the First Sign of a Serious Disease
If your dog or cat has been drinking more water lately, then it might be time for a visit to the vet. Pets drink more water for a wide...
The Injection Every Pet Should Get
Although there aren’t any vaccines that last a lifetime, there is one injection that does. With a quick injection, a microchip can be...
Should You Declaw Your Cat?
While declawing your cat may seem like a normal, routine procedure, the reality is more complicated. Many people consider declawing to be...
The Surprising Truth About Cats and Milk
Think twice before giving a saucer of milk to your cat or that cute stray down the street. While television, movies, and your grandmother...
It’s Grain-Free And Expensive But is it worth it?
Digestive and skin problems can be caused by food, but when I ask dog owners about food choice, I often get the same answer: “But it...
Is Your Pet In Pain?
“He’s not whining or anything. So he’s not in pain.” Owners often say this about their pets, but it never gets easier to hear. At first,...
Duck, Duck...Chicken? Most Dog Foods Aren’t As Advertised
A study in Veterinary Dermatology recently found that 9 out of 10 over-the-counter diets include more ingredients than are listed on the...
Why Grapes (Sometimes) Kill Dogs
When I was a kid, I used to feed grapes to my black Lab and best buddy, George. Grape tossing was a trick, actually. I’d get George to...
Considering Adoption? For Pets Sake Adopt Responsibly!
The idea of owning a cute little puppy or kitten crosses just about everyone’s mind at one time or another. Those adorable faces, playful...
Vaccines For Dogs: Not Just A Shot In The Dark
Perhaps the hardest thing about vaccinations is recognizing their value, because if they are effective, then there isn’t much to see. In...
Kennel Cough: Protecting Your Pooch
“Hack! Hack! Ah-choo!” Oh no, those dreaded sounds. Your dog is coughing, sneezing, and snot is running from his nose. He doesn’t want to...
Pet Dentistry: X-Rays Are Essential
What would you say to a barber that only cut one side of your hair? Or to a mechanic who washed your car but never opened the hood? Even...
Allergies Cause Infections: It’s Time To Get Off The Merry-Go-Round
Sometimes taking care of a pet with skin and ear infections feels like a merry-go-round -- but way, way less fun. You see the scratching,...
Pets, Parasites, and People: When Sharing Isn’t Caring
While parasites are less common in the southwestern United States than they are in wetter climates, we frequently have pets test positive...
Does This Collar Make My Butt Look Fat? Caring For Your Chubby Buddy
For many pet parents, food = love. There’s something satisfying about watching your pup do a dance and wag his tail for a piece of bacon,...
