Now that summer is here and it's getting hot outside, we have to pay special attention to our four-legged friends—you know, the ones who can’t escape their thick fur regardless of the humidity outside. Luckily there are plenty of new and improved cooling beds for dogs...

I’m always saying this and it’s never not true: dogs are not humans. Yes, I know, it’s incredibly easy to forget this fact. I mean, it’s not that we forget they’re dogs, but we constantly forget that our body language and behaviors can have an entirely different...

Summer with dogs means much-anticipated trips to the dog park, rambling walks down wooded paths, and quick, cool dips in the river...and one stinky dog. Luckily, there is a dog shampoo for every situation, with heavenly scents that might encourage even more baths. For...

Summer is here, and with the warm weather, many folks are choosing to spend more time outside with their dogs. For those with boats, that often means setting out to sail with canine companions as crew. Many dogs absolutely adore being out to sea with their owners –...

We’ve all had our dog pick up some undesirable smells from time to time. It’s just part of the gig. But what is one to do if their dog gets hit with the granddaddy of all malodorous substances? That’s right, we’re talking about skunk spray. While skunks are completely...

There’s nothing like sharing the great outdoors with your dog. Think sunshine, refreshing hikes, plenty of swimming and…slug slime? Unfortunately, dog-slug encounters are common, and it’s harder than you might think to clean slug slime off your dog. If your...

You probably know the standard things you should do when preparing for a pet sitter: Leave them instructions on how and when to feed your pet Leave a schedule of medications (if needed) Let them know the dos and don’ts – things that your pet is allowed to do in the...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 on the...

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...

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...