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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 article on […]

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

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

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

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

Whipworms are an intestinal parasite that are so annoying, they actually deserve their own article! They live in the large

If you have a diabetic pet, you’ll want to know about Dr. Somogyi. He was a scientist who developed the

OK, you’re doing great with your diabetic pet. Insulin shots are a piece of cake. You’re doing glucose curves or

If your veterinarian tells you your dog or cat has diabetes, your mind initially jumps to insulin shots. There is

So you’ve embraced the diagnosis of diabetes. You’re giving insulin, and your anxiety attacks are milder now. With diabetes, you

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

You may still be reeling from hearing the news that your dog or cat is diabetic. We can get through