Anxiety in Pets
Allergies: Itching to Scratch
One of the most common presenting complaints for veterinarians is itching. I usually have at...
Could You Have a Rattlesnake in Your Yard?
As a kid growing up in Texas, I developed a healthy fascination with snakes. Knowing this fact, and understanding that we lived...
What’s In Those “Shots?”
We are very fortunate to live in a time when vaccinations are so normal and routine that their necessity is actually being...
Businesses Making a Difference
During this time of
uncertainty and disruption of global health, US pet product manufacturer West Paw is supporting their local community with
much-needed face...
Ringworm in Cats
Diagnosis and Treatment
Ringworm is not a condition that the average cat owner in a dry environment like the...
Otitis in Dogs and Cats
Ear inflammation and infections are a common and often frustrating condition in pets. Because of the conformation (i.e., design) of the typical...
Why Does Your Dog Scoot?
Appointments for dogs who “scoot” are common for many general practitioners, and owners are frequently grossed out by this behavior. They’ll ask...
Behavior Problems in Dogs
These 10 behavior problems may have an underlying medical cause
This article addresses the behavioral motivation for common...
Top 10 Reasons to See Your Vet Every Year
We’ve all heard the advice that, for many important reasons, humans should see their doctors once a year. This advice is true...
Protect Your Pets in 10 Steps
Plan for their care when you can’t take care of them yourself
Wouldn’t it...