veterinary advice Archives

Pet weight loss tips and tricks

If you read my earlier article about the health risks of obesity, you might have been inspired (or scared!). If

Obesity is, in the majority of cases, brought on by simply overfeeding. But you can turn things around! If you

You might feed organic, grain free food. Fluffy might be sleeping on a bed of dye-free organic cotton. You might

I am frequently asked to look at a pet’s ear because the owner noticed a discharge. Sometimes they will proudly

Eye cases are tough. Sometimes it’s a major emergency. Other times it’s simply something that needs time to resolve. When

Ear infections can be one of the most frustrating conditions to treat! If your senior pet has never had an ear

There seems to be so much confusion on this question – even people who work in vet clinics often do

This week we have a great example of policy catching up to science! Every year or so, a group of

Animal lovers cheered when many states enacted tougher laws against animal abuse. For instance, here in IL, the law officially

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

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