The dog days of summer are here, and there are a lot of HOT DOGS! Most people and pets know how to find fun in the sun, but staying safe, healthy, and hydrated is an often-overlooked component of outdoor fun with our four-legged friends. So, don’t let your dog be a hot dog! Follow these […]
Prolotherapy: Regenerative Medicine and How it Helped a Cat on His 8th Life Land on His Feet
My cat Pasha has been such a great companion throughout the years. When I got Pasha some 16 years ago, it was love at first site. Although cats are in general much more independent than dogs, Pasha loves affection. He loves giving it and even more so, he loves being kissed and getting belly […]
To Flea or Not to Flea – We have the answers!
Eek—Fleas! It’s flea season again! With the coming of summer it’s more important than ever for pet parents to learn how to keep their furry family members safe from the microscopic pests that could make the summer an unpleasant one at best. Even if your cat or dog is a house pet most of the […]
Take Control of Canine Counter Cruising
You’re making your favorite sandwich. You open the fridge to get one of those great pickles you just bought. You turn your back to an empty plate. You’ve been cruised – counter top cruised by a thrill seeking canine. Whatever you do when you discover you’ve been robbed pales in comparison to the delicious treat […]
Ask the Vet: Dr. Babette
OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS: KEEPING YOUR AGED PET HEALTHY AND HAPPY Is your dog no longer jumping around like a puppy? Has your playful pooch started to sleep the day away? Dogs mature differently depending on their size and breed, and it is guessed that for every one year of our lives, a dog ages […]
The Pet Parent’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Hound
With 14% of the dog population suffering from some form of heart disease, it’s always possible that your furry friend may be at risk. Millions of dogs suffer from different types of heart disease leading to heart failure, and because it often goes undiagnosed, the problem only gets worse. According to Nick Kramer, a representative […]