Why is My Dog Itching but Has No Fleas?. It is upsetting, particularly if you have a pet dog yourself, to observe your furred friend licking, biting, and scratching every second of the day. As a dog-owning veterinarian myself, I regularly ask owners of itching dogs to be sure and check for even an isolated…
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…
Learn How Much Water Should a Puppy Drink Daily?. Adding a new puppy to your home is a joyful mix of puppy kisses, frolicking, and a hundred and one questions. But if there’s a question a new dog-mom or dad is almost always going to have, it’s a question about water consumption: how much should…
Signs of Heat Stroke in Short-Nosed Dogs During Summer. The summer weather poses unique risks to your pet, especially short-nosed breeds. While we humans are capable of sweating through our skin, canines are unable to do this and therefore resort to panting as a means of dissipating excess heat. Dogs with brachycephalic anatomy- or rather…
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…
Best Calming Beds For Anxious Dogs. As a vet, I think the hardest thing to witness in my practice everyday is the stress and anxiety that our canine companions experience. Some may dismiss the tiny quiver of the ears during a distant thunder rumble, but we see separation anxiety, hyperactivity from being confined and all…
Signs of Wet Tail Disease in Hamsters and How to Cure It. One of the most fatal diseases in pet hamsters, wet tail, advances rapidly and can become fatal in a short period of time, 24-48 hours if not treated with vet care immediately. Some new hamster parents consider it the simple cause for an…
How To Train A Rescue Dog To Trust You? One of the greatest acts of love you can take part in is bringing a rescue dog into your home. But even if this adorable fluffy companion has stolen your heart, and you have the urge to love them instantaneously, this might not be how your…
How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Home? Deciding to bring a new cat into your life is an exhilarating time! But for your existing cat, this arrival is likely more of an invasion of their home and their personal space, not a playtime invitation. Cats are highly routine and odor-sensitive animals, and forcing…
How to Stop Dog Barking at Visitors? Does the sight of a visitor transform your sweet dog into a barking, spinning tornado of sound? If so, take heart; you are far from alone. Problem barking at visitors is an extremely frequent and frustrating problem for dog owners. As a vet and pet behaviorist, I recognize…