February is National Pet Dental Month
February 5, 2016
February is National Veterinary Dental month. It is a month of celebrating dentistry for our beloved pets as part of their overall healthy being. Although it is one month that…
Happy Holidays for Pets
December 15, 2015
It’s hard to believe with our recent warm weather, but the holidays are upon us! While we gather with friends and family to celebrate, remember…
Body Language in Cats and Dogs
October 14, 2015
Our pets can’t speak to us in our language, but they “speak” to each other and us via a rich vocabulary of non-verbal communication. Becoming familiar with what their body…
Inappropriate Urination: Problem Solving
September 29, 2015
Inappropriate elimination (urinating and/or defecating outside the litter box) is one of the most common problems we see in pet cats. Once medical causes such as a bladder infection have…
Latent Learning in Dogs: Give ‘Em a Break!
September 15, 2015
As humans we often like to practice a new skill over and over until we reach a certain level of success. But did you ever notice that when you are…
Catnip – An Interesting Herb
September 8, 2015
The other day, while in an exam room with one of our feline patients, I became aware of a new product. During most of the examination and even while receiving…
Chocolate and Pets
September 1, 2015
It’s starting already: I was at the store this weekend and saw a Halloween candy display. Candy in general is not good for our pets – the high sugar content…
Introducing a New Dog to Your Cat
July 20, 2015
Although we’ve all heard the terms “dog person” and “cat person,” in truth many of us love dogs and cats and live with them both. Dogs and cats can live…
Puppy Series: Housetraining Troubleshooting and Myths
April 22, 2015
No matter how simple it seems when you are reading about housetraining your new puppy, the theory and practice of housetraining puppies can sometimes feel miles apart. But you aren’t…