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Deep snow + older dogs = OUCH!

With the first deep snow of the season, I see many many older dogs present for “not being able to […]

We vets often write instructions on the bottle of medication like “Give three times a day” or “Give once a

Coconut oil has gotten some pretty incredible claims associated with it lately. Kinda like New Year’s Eve – supposed to

This time of year presents unique hazards to pets. Some are real. Some are overblown. Some no one really ever

Sure, sweaters can be froo froo and cute. But honestly, some dogs truly need them! Let’s face it, it’s cold.

Did you know that, for the majority of pets, you CAN give turkey on Thanksgiving!?!? I know I know I

It’s quite common to use peanut butter to give your dog medication. It sticks to the pill and is downright

Last year, I came in contact with a dog who was pulled from animal control by a rescue group, and

Anal glands! Dogs have them. Cats have them. Humans, thank God, don’t have them. Some dogs have a lifetime of

Everybody (hopefully) knows the “pet safety” shpeal: Don’t give your dog chocolate. Some sugar free foods are toxic. Keep your

What an animal weighs is just a number. The current trend in people is to use body composition, or “percent

Everyone knows how important it is to keep dogs on monthly heartworm preventative. But can cats get heartworm? Let’s see…..