Best Hands Free Crossbody Dog Leashes for Walking. It goes without saying as a veterinarian that I have treated patients from mild to severe injury as a direct result of poor leash habits during dog walks. These injuries range from minor leash burns on my client’s hands to significant shoulder sprains, and even to falls…
Advanced Dental Care Tips for Cats at Home. As a veterinarian, I know the devastation caused by a cat with neglected teeth and gums. It is not uncommon for 85% of cats three years and older to have dental disease of some degree . But there is excellent news – a high-quality, consistent, and ongoing…
What To Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate? Perhaps the most urgent and unsettling calls I get are: “My dog ate chocolate!” You can hear the sheer panic in the owners voice and it is perfectly justified, chocolate IS poisonous for dogs and is by far the most common type of poisoning that we encounter…
How to Use Ashwagandha and Adaptogens for Dog Anxiety? If your dog shakes when a thunderstorm rolls through, paces back and forth when you reach for your car keys, or runs for cover when the fireworks start, you’re definitely not the only one! Doggy anxiety is by far the most common canine behavior problem among…
Best Automatic Water Fountains For Cats. One of the more prevalent and serious health issues I observe as a veterinarian is chronic, low level dehydration. Unlike most creatures, our furry feline companions evolved from a lineage of desert dwellers, a lifestyle that bred an extremely low instinct for drinking; as a result, our cat pets…
How to Treat Dog Dandruff and Dry Flaky Skin? As a veterinarian, perhaps the most frequently voiced pet owner worry that reaches my ears is: “My dog has dandruff and dry, flaky skin-what do I do?” This is perfectly reasonable worry. Beyond just looking bad, the existence of dandruff in your dog is often evidence…
How Smart Tech Collars Are Quieting Pet Health Anxiety? For any devoted pet parent, the feeling is universal. You’re at work, or maybe just running errands, and a sudden, sharp pang of worry hits. Is my dog okay? Is he anxious? Is she in pain? This anxiety is a modern companion to pet ownership, often…
How to Spot Kidney Disease Signs in Older Cats? It’s an incredibly bittersweet part of being a cat parent watching our cherished fur babies grow old. As cats enter their senior years (think age 10+), they begin to have an increased risk of developing many age-related illnesses, the most serious and prevalent of which is…
Best Slow Feeder Bowls For Dogs. Does your dog treat mealtime like it’s in the next episode of Competitive Eating? If so, welcome to the club. A ton of dogs inhale their kibble so fast they barely need to chew, swallowing down air with their food. This not only causes tummy upset and choking issues,…
Best Pet Cameras For Dogs Home Alone. Any pet parent can feel overwhelmed leaving their beloved dog at home alone, whether it be to work, to run a quick errand, or for an evening date night. Fortunately, As a veterinary professional and tech nerd devoted to the health of our fur children, I know how…