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What do dogs and cats actually see?

We all have heard that dogs are color-blind. Is it true? Not exactly. Kinda like the myth that one human […]

Yes, we all know we don’t want our dogs to get heartworm. If you have a good vet, she probably

As a practicing veterinarian, I interact with a wide variety of people, from first-time pet owners to the seasoned pros

Many people think veterinarians have the dream job. Snuggling adorable puppies and kittens – what’s not to love? Fortunately, the

Everyone with a dog or cat has dealt with it at one point. It’s never pretty. It’s diarrhea. Of course, I

Here’s one disease that really freaks dog owners out. It can be mild, but some severe cases can be life-threatening,

As busy humans eating less-than-ideal diets much of the time, it has been widely recommended we take a multi-vitamin daily

Here’s another benign skin problem that can really freak an owner out. Recurrent flank alopecia, also called seasonal or cyclic

If your dog or cat was seriously ill, or underwent a major medical procedure, he may have spent several days

We’ve all seen the heart-breaking images from Hurricane Harvey. I can’t even wrap my head around what these people must

When you bring your pet to the veterinarian, you want everything to go well, your pet to be happy, and

Hypothyroidism, or having a low or under-performing thyroid gland, seems to be the one disease pet owners wish for. I