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...
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...
