Health

Does it Hurt? How Pets Communicate Health Concerns

“If only they could talk to us. I’m sure most of us have had this thought, or even spoken it aloud at some point when trying to figure out...

Cultivating Enrichment

by Miranda Curry Living Free Animal Sanctuary Shares Tips to Help Enrich Your Pet’s Life At Living Free Animal Sanctuary,...

Arthritis Relief for the Senior Dog

Caring for a senior pet requires compassion, patience, and understanding. We may see pets in their golden years...

Keep Your Dog Calm and Comfortable During Car Rides

by Wyatt Dalton My three dogs love car rides. To them, getting in the car means going somewhere fun,...

The Training Bond

As a trainer, I get calls daily from people looking for help training their dogs. I offer different...

Kindergarten Vet

Philip Caldwell, DVM (Dr. Phil), is the Urgent Care Medical Director at VCA Desert Animal Hospital located at 4299 E. Ramon Road, Palm Springs,...

What We Know About the Nose of a Dog

The nose of a dog is no ordinary appendage. While you and I take on the world with our fingers and eyes, your pet’s...

Nervous Pet at the Vet?

Why your furry friend may be unhappy and actions you can take to help Do you hate going to the doctor or your dentist for...

Getting Puppy Ready for the Groomer

Help your puppy learn to love visits to the groomer Grooming can be a stressful experience. Think about it from your puppy’s perspective: She will...

Boogie Shoes: Neurological Disorders in Pets

Being a pet on social media is a lot of fun. It’s also a great way for me and my humans to share our...

Need Urgent Care?

It’s 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. You’re home from work early and you reward yourself by settling in front of the TV. You can’t...