Veterinary advice you can actually understand and trust.

Pet health can be confusing. thegoodvet clears the myths, explains the science, and tells you the truth — simply and honestly.

“My dog just ate _____!” – How to make your dog vomit

If your dog ate something you know is toxic, what do you do? Making him vomit is in many cases the...

3 ways people harm wildlife by trying to help

You let your dog out in the yard, and he seems overly interested in one particular spot. You find a...

Hip dysplasia – do OFA certified parents mean your puppy will have good hips?

As you know, I am a huge proponent of adopting dogs from shelters and rescues. Until the shelters...

6 easy tricks to improve your senior cat’s quality of life

We know that cats are the masters of hiding pain. Once you learn the subtle signs (here’s my...

3 surprising health problems snow can reveal about your dog

It seems when it comes to dogs and snow, they either love it and can’t get enough, or hate it...

Greenies are safe for your dog

Years ago, there was a big hubbub about Greenies, the dental health chews that people give their...

How to make dry dog food seem like canned at home -with no effort

If a dog or cat has teeth pulled during a dental, the owners are often instructed to feed soft food...

How cold is too cold for a dog to be outside?

Every Winter, particularly during a cold spell, I am asked by owners “At what temperature is...

Whipworms – the parasite that lurks

Whipworms are an intestinal parasite that are so annoying, they actually deserve their own article!...

If you had a veterinarian friend…

You’d ask her about your pet. She’d tell you the truth — honestly, clearly, without fear-mongering. That’s what Thegoodvet is.

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