Once you’ve found out your precious cat has hyperthyroidism, look to the root cause; look to treat the underlying disease process so the treatment will go better. Finding the underlying cause is the...

One of our favorite things to do is feed our four-legged friends. When our friends don’t eat, we wonder - for good reason. As the list of reasons not to eat is long and potentially scary, call your ...

Remember that in order to prevent bladder infections in cats and dogs, these carnivorous animals need a meat-based diet to maintain acidic urine. Consider another prevention method in the form of supp...

Loss of vision can be alarming and life changing. However, early diagnosis and intervention can reverse some conditions, while alternative modalities can improve quality of life in others. Consistency...

Infection with parvovirus is a very scary illness. 50% of unvaccinated puppies will die regardless of infection. Odds are worse for Pit Bull Terriers and Rottweilers. The sooner you act the better you...

Cancer is a very scary diagnosis. To give your dog the best help possible, do what you can to decrease inflammation before the diagnosis, know what your dog is susceptible to and search all avenues if...

No one wants to deal with fleas. Yuck! Horrible little blood suckers. Opportunists. They are well adapted to our world. Keeping them out of our homes makes life more comfortable - for ourselves and ou...

Usually, kennel cough is a self-limiting, viral infection, just like the human cold. And, just like our cold, there is no medication to make it go away faster. But, if left untreated, and the immune s...

Any change in urination pattern in an otherwise housebroken dog is the signal that something isn’t right and should be investigated right away. The sooner you get an answer, the sooner you and your ...

Changes in the color, consistency, size or frequency of our dogs making number two is a signal for changes on the inside. Knowing when and what the changes mean helps make a proper diagnosis. ...

When it's time to decide if your cat is ready to go to heaven, make the decision with love. Remember the time you spent together, experience the joy. Honor your bond, honor the relationship you had. S...

Euthanasia is an uncomfortable subject. But, as loving dog parents, when our baby’s quality of life is no longer good, love suggests we let them go with ease. Including friends and family in the eve...

It’s never easy to say goodbye to your family dog. Helping children understand that their buddy is gone will help them to say goodbye as well. Time to grieve, asking for help and celebrating the lif...

A dog bite situation can be scary and wounds can be pretty serious. Keeping a calm head and working with others will help defuse serious situations and prevent future recurrences....

Cats can be quite loving, and they can also be fierce hunters. Their fighting skills are quite remarkable - they move quickly and inflict deep wounds on their opponents. The wounds can contain nasty b...

Because we are talking about lifelong commitments, our commitment involves fairly simple measures to decrease how much fur and dander our pets shed. Decreased allergy load in the household environment...

Pets are full of unconditional love - at least for us - but sometimes pets need a little retraining to redirect what are often normal behaviors. Time, patience, and safety zones will meld two househol...

By following these suggestions your “hypoallergenic” dog should be wonderfully healthy - and truly be hypoallergenic. It’s not always the breed, but rather the lifestyle that affects hypoallerge...