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.

What’s up with hot spots?

Tis the season for dogs to get hot spots! What are they exactly? The medical diagnosis is “moist...

Third eyelids – the thing in the corner of your dog’s eye

“There’s something wrong with her eyes.” I hear that often enough. Most often...

Getting your cat to exercise

Most people know that cats are safest when kept indoors. If your cat enjoys going outdoors (some...

Mange mites 101

When you hear “mange” you think “gross!” Well yeah, mites crawling all over your pet is a...

Blood pressure and pets

When we go to the doctor, having our blood pressure taken is just routine. Why isn’t it for dogs and...

Should we panic over the dog flu?

Nope. Wait, I guess I should write more than that. First, some perspective. Every year, between...

Could it be bloat?

A lot of people are familiar with the condition known as “bloat,” which we in the field...

Meet Regan – weight loss success!

I’ve known Regan for years. She had slowly put on more and more weight as she got older. She...

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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