Our Recommendations for Dental Chews
Research shows that 80% of dogs over age 3 already have some form of gum disease. While daily brushing might be the most effective, that is a difficult thing …
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Pet Insurance
As a veterinarian I get asked about pet insurance on occasion, but I really wish I got asked about it more. It’s something that many people know exists, but …
Litter Boxes
Raise your hand if you’d rather use a smelly, dirt outhouse than a clean, attractive bathroom for your pottying needs! Ok, those of you who love backcountry camping are …
Scary Cytauxzoonosis
This mouthful of a name is a disease spread by ticks that can be fatal to cats. Cytauxzoon felis is a protozoal blood parasite spread mainly by the Lone Star …
Why Are Grapes Toxic to Dogs? An UPDATE!
Most people by now are aware that grapes can be toxic to dogs, but no one ever knew why. Grape juice wasn’t a problem. Grape flavored candy wasn’t an …
Why We Hate Retractable Leashes
Retractable leashes sound like a great idea, right? Your pup can tug and pull as much as she wants and you just hold that sturdy, plastic handle while she …
Potcakes
Have you ever heard of a “potcake?” These are dogs (often strays) found in the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, and other Caribbean islands. The name comes from a traditional …
Mast Cell Tumors
Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumors on dogs, accounting for close to 20% of all skin tumors. Some dogs are more prone to developing them, such …
Prepping Your Pup for Baby: Top 3 Things To Do
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times you can experience. There is so much to plan, think about and prepare. But one thing that we don’t …
Oh Poop!
Every year we ask you to bring along a fresh sample of your pet’s poop (aka “stool sample” or “fecal sample”). Do we have some weird fetish or just …