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Five heartworm facts you didn’t know

About once a month, I get the panicked, guilt-ridden phonecall. “I just realized Fluffy didn’t get her heartworm pill last […]

Spring and summer can be rough. Thunderstorms are unpredictable, and fireworks seem to occur more often than just July 4th.

How can you tell if your dog is in pain? I wish we could just ask them! When it comes

Eye cases are tough. Sometimes it’s a major emergency. Other times it’s simply something that needs time to resolve. When

My earlier article went through every type of intestinal parasite that is treated by various American heartworm preventatives. But, which

Like most pet owners, you probably give your dog a preventative for heartworm every month. Many cats who go outside,

The more our field learns about fish oil and omega fatty acids, the more we veterinarians have been recommending them.

Years ago, veterinarians gave every shot to every cat, every year. No one asked about lifestyle. No one asked if

This week we have a great example of policy catching up to science! Every year or so, a group of

Indoor only cats are very rarely exposed to other diseases. So how is it that your cat was healthy last

Animal lovers cheered when many states enacted tougher laws against animal abuse. For instance, here in IL, the law officially

Many businesses use ice melt or salt to keep the walkways safe. Homeowners often use it on the sidewalks in