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Creating a comfortable home for your mobility compromised dog

Nov 23 2023

Whether it be arthritis, neurologic disease or a soft tissue strain, many pets will have trouble moving at some point in their life. But because of their inherent stoic natures or evolutionary need to…
Is having a dog under your desk better than having the corner office?

Jun 01 2012

We all know the feeling. You get home from a tough day at work: you’re tired, you’re stressed, you’re preoccupied with the day’s events. But then, you open your door, and there’s the dog,…
Tick Prevention

Jun 01 2012

Tick season is upon us again. Or at least, it is now in full swing, as ticks have been found on dogs even in northern areas in the winter. Along with these ticks come conversations about what is or…
New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

Apr 30 2012

Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin
Dog Returns from the (Presumed) Dead

Apr 30 2012

From Wichita, KS, comes a story of many brave firefighters, one scared owner, and a terrified dog. John Huy, a retired aviation engineer, was walking his 100-pound pit bull/Labrador mix,Taz, in the…
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Companion Animals

Apr 01 2012

In February 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Veterinary Medicine held a Webinar entitled, "Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs." The webinar, which is about half an hour…
Maintaining your Pet’s Health Through Wellness Examinations

Apr 01 2012

To keep your companion animals healthy, you should take them to your veterinarian at least once per year for a routine examination, often called a wellness exam.…