May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Click HERE to read Dr. Goodman's new blog to learn more.
Rabies. The word conjures an image of an angry animal frothing at the mouth and running wild, ready to sink its teeth into anything that moves. While that’s unpleasant to consider, what’s worse is that such a bite is often fatal. World Rabies Day, observed every year on September 28, serves as an important reminder that preven...
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So your pet needs surgery? We know it’s stressful to think of your dog or cat undergoing surgery, but know your veterinarian wouldn’t recommend it if they didn’t think it was necessary.
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There’s no “typical procedure” for caring for your pets after surgery. Some will need to stay overnight in the hospital for monitoring, while others can be discharged within the same day of their surgery.
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With the weather warming and allergy season getting underway, there is no better time to talk about skin disease. Allergies in pets can be just as frustrating and difficult to deal with as allergies in people: what works for one individual may not work for another. All systems of medicine struggle with the treatment of allergies...
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Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a pet into your family can be incredibly exciting – but also a little stressful. After all, there’s so much that you need to do to help them get acclimated and ready for their new life with you. Get a head start on a happy, healthy life together with these tips.
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Pets are an important part of our lives and play a special role in our families, so when it comes time to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat, the coping process can be a difficult and overwhelming one—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our veterinarians can help guide you through the process and ensure that the end of you...
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Thanksgiving has a way of leaving the entire family feeling stuffed and sluggish, but if your dog is also experiencing these signs (or others, such as vomiting or diarrhea) this holiday season, don’t ignore it. Indulging in a rich, fatty meal can result in much more than an upset stomach for pets — it can cause a painful and ser...
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If a single knock at the door sends your dog scurrying under the bed or they start barking every time the doorbell rings, it’s probably safe to say you both dread surprise guests and package deliveries, not to mention Halloween. But could these reactions to everyday noises mean something’s wrong? If your dog shows excessive f...
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From vampurrs to dogosaurs, there are few things as irresistible as a pet dressed up for Halloween. In fact, surveys show that nearly one in five pet owners plan to dress their pets in costumes each year, and spending on pet apparel, like Halloween costumes for pets, in the U.S. has skyrocketed, climbing from a few hundred milli...
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Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, but they are not nearly as unreadable as they seem. If you have ever wondered how to tell if a cat is happy, the answer usually comes from patterns rather than one dramatic sign. A content cat tends to show comfort through normal routines, relaxed body language, steady grooming, healt...
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