Recently, veterinary cardiologists have been able to establish a link between a heart condition called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and boutique, grain-free and exotic (BEG) pet foods. Veterinary nutritionists, cardiologists and the FDA are working to figure out just what it […]
Dr. Fiona Lee is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Beyond an undergraduate degree (3 years at NYU, chemistry) and a veterinary degree (4 years at UPenn), an additional rotating 1-year internship and 3-year dermatology residency is required, capped off by a […]
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. […]
Today’s technology has made most of our lives significantly easier by facilitating the mass sharing of information. While this extensive network has many beneficial attributes, unfortunately it also allows for the dispersal of falsehoods. One such example concerns the pet […]
Many owners worry that bathing too frequently can dry out their dog’s skin. For dogs with certain skin diseases though, bathing more frequently can actually be helpful and/or may be considered a form of medical treatment. For example, dogs with […]
As we bring in the new year with food, fireworks, and festivities galore, let us not forget that it may not be quite as enjoyable for our four-legged friends. Fireworks and Party Noise Some pets, both dogs and cats alike, […]
We know we love our pets. What we often don’t realize is how deeply their loss can affect us, and that grief for a pet can feel as painful as grief for the loss of a human family member. However, […]
Often times the signs that our four legged companions are not feeling well, are somewhat subtle. This of course excludes things that are a dire emergency. Such as witnessed or not witnessed trauma, obvious outward blood loss, sudden inability to […]
Macadamia Nuts: Many people have heard that nuts can be toxic or “bad” for dogs. The main truth to this is that nuts contain a high amount of fat and can therefore cause an upset stomach (gastroenteritis). However, in the […]
Meet The 3 Amigos: Ernie, Moe, and Chupa (short for Chupacabra). The Amigos are a species of parrot most commonly called the Mexican red-headed Amazon. This species is also known as the green-cheeked Amazon and the red-crowned parrot. The scientific […]