Jun 21, 2017 | dog health
Our pets make a house (or apartment) a home. They also make a home dirtier, and they tend to eat and/or lick everything. So which cleaning products will keep our dogs and cats safe, while also effectively cleaning the space they live in? Start with this list....
Jun 21, 2017 | dog health
When I adopted, I had no idea I was bringing an anxious dog into my home. The shelter dogs that had been in my family all my life were happy-go-lucky, confident creatures. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Due to her experiences before I met her, and her...
Jun 21, 2017 | dog health
Most people know dogs can get fungal infections on their skin, but did you know that fungal infections can affect dogs’ insides, too? Dog fungal infections are incredibly common. While they’re not always curable, treatment is easy and readily available. Read on to...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Documenting your dog’s concerning problems with your smartphone camera can be a big help for your vet. About 10 years ago, clients started showing me pictures and videos of their pets.They’d whip out their smartphones for me to examine alongside the real thing...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Cats usually become infected with Bartonella through the bite of a cat flea, but ticks and biting flies can also carry the disease. While you may not be familiar with Bartonella, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch disease, a human condition caused by one form of...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM Ninety percent of a small-animal veterinarian’s job is preventive care. Learning in veterinary school is a lot like trying to take a sip of water from an open fire hydrant. With the sheer volume of coursework, covering everything from...
