Why Is My Senior Cat Suddenly Struggling to Jump on the Bed? One of the saddest things for a cat owner to observe, is watching one day you’re cat leap smoothly onto the bed to give you a snuggly, the next he’s faltering, unable to make it. If your elderly kitty is having difficulty jumping…
Why Does My Dog Lick My Hands Constantly When I am Stressed? Do you ever find yourself lounging in the living room and just feel a wave of doom wash over your very soul, like a great dark storm cloud is descending over the planet? Then suddenly, a small furry body will push in against…
How To Reduce Separation Anxiety In Rescue Dogs Quickly? Opening your home and heart to a rescue dog is an incredibly kind thing to do. You’re giving a second chance to a life that has likely been filled with uncertainty, loss, and perhaps even a little fear. That’s a lovely new start! Unfortunately, though, as…
Best Low Impact Exercises For Dogs With Hip Dysplasia. Can you still give your dog a good quality of life despite hip dysplasia? Yes! Hip dysplasia in dogs one of the most frequently encountered skeletal conditions, most especially among larger breeds such as Labradors and German Shepherds, may seem like it spells the end of…
Why is My Dog Suddenly Staring at the Wall for Hours? Watching your usually animated dog transfixed on a blank wall for hours can be quite unnerving. Do they see things that you can’t or is it something that can affect their health? Although it can just be a harmless quirk, in some cases it…
How To Tell If An Old Dog Is in Silent Pain from Arthritis? Arthritis, or more specifically, Osteoarthritis (OA) is perhaps the most common condition our elderly canine friends develop. It is thought that as many as 80% of all dogs over 8-years-of-age exhibit evidence of radiographic and clinical signs of osteoarthritis (OA) , but…
Signs Your Indoor Cat is Bored and Depressed. As a veterinarian, one of the questions I get asked most frequently is what a pet parent should do because their indoor cat’s behavior has changed. You’d think having a house and everything your cat needs in it would lead to total contentment. But I see pets…
Benefits Of Feeding Raw Green Tripe To Dogs With Gut Issues. For any dog parent, dealing with a pup that has a sensitive tummy can be a constant source of stress. Diarrhea, listlessness and the all too frequent bland diet are simply the worst for any of us. When our furry companions face conditions like…
Best Food Toppers To Stimulate An Old Sick Dog Appetite. Watching one of my cherished old pups turn away from their food bowl is an agonizing time for any of us pet parents. If you are experiencing your senior dog turn their back on their favorite dish because they’re feeling unwell, not only is this…
Can Cats Eat Human Grade Bone Broth For Kidney Health? From one cat loving, vet working into a cat nutritional guru. The single question I am bombarded by on the daily, “Can I feed human bone broth to my cat to help kidney function? ”. Kidney failure is a very serious, and quite common ailment…