Do you ever feel like every meal you bake, every snack you make and every bite you take, someone’s watching you? Do you think your furry friend needs to make their own weight loss new year resolution? Obesity and behavioral […]
The winter and holiday season is here, and so are the phone calls that pets are eating things around the house they are not supposed to. Children are sneaking snacks to the dogs under the table, cats are enjoying the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Spring is here. This season is known for the flowers, the blossom. The odors of flowers are very pleasing to most of us. I thought this might be a good time to discuss the incredible sense of smell our dogs […]
