How Much Does Pet Insurance Cost Per Month?. Being a vet in practice means I’ve sat in a hundred exam rooms watching the light drain from a pet parent’s eyes not because a solution wasn’t available, but because the cost of a solution was out of reach. Suddenly, the questions morph from “can we save…
How to Remove a Tick From a Cats Face?. Finding a tick on your cat’s face is unsettling. Unlike ticks on the back or legs, facial ticks are near the eyes, ears, nose and mouth areas that are highly sensitive and difficult to manage. One wrong move can lead to infection, embedded mouthparts, or unnecessary…
Is an Essential Oil Diffuser Safe Around Pet Birds?. A gentle hum emanates from the living room. From the essential oil diffuser an amber light shines as the diffuser sends tiny lavender vapor tendrils up towards the ceiling. You inhale deeply and release your tensions as your shoulders relax. You lift your gaze over toward…
The Best Way to Clean Dog Teeth Without Brushing. A dog presenting with a stinky mouth so bad you could smell the dog in the room at least 10 feet away. His gums were so inflamed you could see how much pain he was in. “Do you brush your dog’s teeth?” I asked the worried…
What to Do If a Dog Eats Chocolate Cake?. You looked away for less than half a minute. Maybe you turned at a birthday party or you Beagle finally achieved his cake-stealing goal at the counter. In either case, the consequence is the same: Your dog just annihilated an entire chocolate cake with the frosting…
Why Is My Guinea Pig Shaking and Squeaking?. As a cavy owner you may be accustomed to your guinea pig having a personality. But when your guinea pig begins to shudder or tremble and begins to squeak out unexpectedly, you may begin to feel an immediate alarm. Should your cavy be experiencing delight or dread?…
Signs of Respiratory Infection in Pet Rats. Pet rats are intelligent, affectionate and surprisingly resilient. However, they have one notorious Achilles’ heel: their respiratory system. As a small exotic veterinarian, I have a universal message for all rat owners: “When your rat is sneezing, do not ‘wait and see.’” Respiratory disease in rats is the…
Signs Of Ear Infections In Pet Lop Eared Rabbits. If I’m to be honest as a veterinarian, one of the most frequently occurring, yet painful, things that I see in the clinic, happens to be in our poor lop-eared bunny patient who has an undetected painful ear infection for too long. Our cuddly, floppy-eared friends…
Natural Joint Supplements For Large Breed Puppies To Prevent Limping. Taking on a big, goofy, fluffy lab, german shepherd, or even a great dane pup is a thrilling time. The sheer size these pups achieve is incredible in such a short time and as a vet I frequently see concerned parents whose new puppy is…
How Often Should A 10 Year Old Dog Go To The Vet For Checkups? There comes a time in every dog’s life when their health requires a higher degree of attention, and that time has come for our 10-year-old dog. Though we may never be ready for them to stop playing and have the time…