Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Like physical therapy for humans, rehabilitation helps restore mobility and function for dogs and cats. Rusty just wasn’t herself any more. At 10 years of age, the once-active Sheltie lagged behind on walks. She was reluctant to jump onto the bed and couch. And she...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
In the most popular episode of Dr. Andy Roark’s new web series, Cone of Shame, his off-screen assistant lets a goofy pet store clerk into his office just in time to offer commentary on Roark’s list of the Top 5 Deadly Dangers Lurking at the Pet Store. With his...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Cook County in Chicago is advising owners to keep their dogs away from areas where there’s close contact with other dogs. A rare canine flu outbreak in the Chicago area has killed five dogs and sickened more than 1,000, prompting the Cook County Department of Animal...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM Some of the things veterinarians do during exams might seem strange, but those things help them learn about what’s going on with your pet. You know what makes me happiest about veterinary medicine? It’s a real hands-on, touchy-feely...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Fleas and ticks are more than just an annoyance to pets — and to pet owners, who have to listen to the scratching or remove the ticks. These unwanted critters are a potentially significant source of disease, misery and expense. As the weather warms up, flea and tick...
Jun 20, 2017 | dog health
Have you ever had a bladder infection? Anyone who has is familiar with the aching, urgent feeling of needing to go right now and then only dribbling out a tiny bit of urine. You call your doctor, describe your symptoms, he prescribes antibiotics, and that’s the end of...
