How to Recognize the Subtle Signs of a Knee Injury or ACL Tear in Your Dog As a veterinarian, one of the most common and devastating conditions that I see on a daily basis is a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury. To most everyone, this is commonly known as an ACL tear, the same type…
Non From my perspective as a vet, nothing pulls on the heart strings like an aging dog struggling to get around their hardwood, tile, or laminate floors. Whether due to hind leg paralysis, advanced arthritis or simply due to aging related frailty, crossing the slick flooring at home can seem more treacherous than negotiating an…
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’ve been roused from sleep by the usual and ever so familiar sound of your senior dog’s nails clacking on the floor. It’s 2:00 AM, your dog is walking in circles, and probably in very tight little, rather senseless circles at that. It has probably occurred to you…
Orthopedic The look in a pet’s mom or dad’s eyes when their much loved canine can’t get rid of the pain brought on by hip dysplasia is what veterinarians notice daily. That is why there may possibly be a lot more orthopedic canine bed solutions obtainable that there is actual science down all around their…
What Foods Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand times those puppy dog eyes at the dinner table can’t win! And as veterinary professionals, it’s by far one of the most common, and at times heart stopping, emergency calls we receive that are ultimately caused by…
Worms in Puppies and Kittens One of the biggest issues that new pet parents bring up with me on an office visit is worms! That is a reasonable concern Worms intestinal parasites are extremely prevalent in young animals. Worms In fact, most puppies as well as kittens are either born with intestinal worms or acquire…
How Often Should You Bathe an Indoor Cat This is one of the MOST common questions I get from cat loving parents. Perhaps you’re feeling ashamed of your infrequent baths, or perhaps you’re currently battling an enraged beast of a cat in the bathtub, silently questioning why you ever agreed. “I know my cat doesn’t…
Chances are if you have been spending time on pet social media or scanning through some of the top natural health blogs you have probably heard of coconut oil being called a magical cure for pretty much everything, from flaky skin to hot spots to even fleas! Who wouldn’t want a cheap and easy all…
How to Tell if Your Pet is Dehydrated The single most common and concerning concern I deal with as a vet is dehydration. While your mind might jump to that hot summer month, your pet’s fluid needs may drop year-round due to age, underlying illness or even just not consuming enough H2O. Left unattended, severe…
The Best Natural Treats for Teething Puppies I am a veterinarian and I know that teething is often the toughest period a new puppy owner faces. Suddenly you have got a tiny adorable shark who is out to destroy everything you own your carpets, your shoes, and sometimes even you. It is not often malicious….