How to make your own first aid kit for pets
I have many clients ask about first aid kits for pets, and if they should buy one. Honestly, you can
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Getting your dog used to seeing you in a mask
As veterinary clinics around the country consider opening back up to letting owners in the building in the coming months,
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My dog’s nose is warm and dry – checking temperatures the right way
Quite often I’ll be discussing the symptoms of a dog or cat, and the owner tells me, with very much
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Our cats are NOT loving “Shelter-in-place”
With many people working from home, kids being home from school, and the whole schedule changing, many cats have had
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5 things about male dogs every owner needs to know
It sounds weird, but sometimes we joke that male dogs need to come with an owner’s manual. There are weird
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“My dog had a stroke!” – It’s probably Vestibular syndrome
Nothing is more scary than waking up one day to see your senior dog walking in circles, head tilted to
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The grey area between benign and cancerous masses on dogs
Every day I have an owner show me a lump on their dog and express concern about what it is.
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Should you buy pet insurance? 4 things you should know about pet health insurance
I am asked this question often. Unfortunately, it’s typically after I’ve diagnosed some condition requiring $2,000 surgery, or extensive hospitalization.
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Why scaling your dog’s teeth at home is a bad idea
We’ve all heard that the best way to maintain our dog’s (or cat’s) dental health is to brush their teeth
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Why is it so expensive to get my pet’s teeth cleaned?
With dental disease being one of the most common pet diseases in the country, I often find myself recommending dental
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Itchy dog or cat lately? You are not alone!
This past month I have met more itchy animals than I have in years! The kiddos with the usual seasonal
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Turmeric/Curcumin – Can it really treat inflammatory conditions?
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has gotten a lot of credit over the past few years. Can it really
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