Urinary issues are among the most common reasons for feline emergency visits. Your cat may suddenly develop bloody urine, start urinating outside the litter box, spend lots of time going in and out of litter box, or strain to urinate […]
It is back to school time! While this is a very busy and exciting time for the family, particularly the children, this can be a time where the family pet make take a back seat to all of the items […]
People don’t like to be told not to do things. Sometimes, however, the safest and best choice is to just say, “NO. Do not do this. Not ever.” Running with scissors? Great example of something that you should NEVER do. […]
This is the most frequently asked question I get from anyone who finds out I treat fish. My response back is usually: “Why wouldn’t you?” In the past few decades, veterinarians have advanced their knowledge and skills in treating many […]
Whether it is a snack or a table scrap from dinner, giving your pet a bite is a common occurrence. Some may argue dogs should only eat “dog food” and in a way this is ideal. At the same time, […]
Americans look forward to the 4th of July every year as a time of celebration and fun. The 4th of July is also a notoriously busy day at the emergency room for both people and animals. Here are a few […]
We are writing to provide up-to-date and accurate information about the Canine Influenza Virus and recent outbreaks. We hope that by making people aware, this will help prevent the spread of the virus. Cases of Canine Influenza Virus (the H3N2 […]
Goats are a small ruminant (we’ll talk more about that later) that have many uses worldwide. It seems that more and more goats are being owned not only by farmers in rural settings, but also by families in the suburbs. […]
Canine companions bring significant joy to our lives. Dogs provide us with a constant companion, give us a reason to exercise, meet and interact with new people and try new things and are a source of incredible love and support. […]
In March 2015, veterinarians in Chicago began to notice a dramatic increase in the numbers of dogs contracting infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough. Not only were more dogs than normal getting sick, their symptoms were more severe than […]