How much do we love thee, puppies? Oh, let us count the ways. Puppy breath, silky fur, endless kisses, oh my! The one thing that every puppy owner dreads, however, is accidents. And those of us in the veterinary community will tell you, the only certainties in life are death, taxes, and puppy accidents. It comes with the territo...
According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Halloween week is their busiest. Calls jump by 12%, and hundreds of panicked pet parents call in looking for advice after their dog or cat got into something they shouldnāt have. Cellophane wrappers, lollipop sticks, plastic spider rings, candy, and all the assorted trappings of Halloween ca...
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 thatās unpleasant to consider, whatās worse is that such a bite is often fatal.Ā
World Rabies Day, observed every year on September 28, serves as an important reminder that preven...
So your pet needs surgery? We know itās stressful to think of your dog or cat undergoing surgery, but know your veterinarian wouldnāt recommend it if they didnāt think it was necessary.
Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a pet into your family can be incredibly exciting ā but also a little stressful. After all, thereās so much that you need to do to help them get acclimated and ready for their new life with you.Ā
Get a head start on a happy, healthy life together with these tips.
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 oneābut you donāt have to navigate it alone. Our veterinarians can help guide you through the process and ensure that the end of you...
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, donāt ignore it. Indulging in a rich, fatty meal can result in much more than an upset stomach for pets ā it can cause a painful and ser...
If a single knock at the door sends your dog scurrying under the bed or they start barking every time the doorbell rings, itās probably safe to say you both dread surprise guests and package deliveries, not to mention Halloween. But could these reactions to everyday noises mean somethingās wrong?
If your dog shows excessive f...
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...
Some emergencies are obvious, such as if your dog or cat has stopped breathing or is bleeding profusely. In those cases, of course, youāll call the emergency vet.
But what about other concerns? A slip and fall that leads to a slight limp, or the sudden discovery of a rash - are those the kind of emergencies that require a rush ...