Five Reasons Why Pets Eat Grass It’s a question pet parents routinely ponder. While there are competing theories regarding why dogs and cats consume grass, a conclusive answer has yet to be supported by scientific study. Here’s a brief overview of the current speculation behind your companion animal’s impulse to Read more…
Six Amazing Facts About Canine Perception Have you ever wondered how a dog perceives the world? If you’re like many pet parents, at some point you’ve asked your dog, “What are you thinking right now?” We already know that dogs have a sense of smell that puts our own to Read more…
Wholesome Hearts Low-Fat Treats Wholesome Hearts are delicious, low-fat dog treats. They are perfect for dogs that could stand to shed a few pounds and the rich flavor and delicate aromatic spices make them simply irresistible. Proudly made in the USA with high-quality American ingredients. No corn, wheat or soy Read more…
Simple Tips To Detox Your Home Most consumers know that the majority of cleaning products on the market can be toxic for companion animals. Compared to previous generations, we worry a lot more about “sensitivity”, “allergies” and “toxicity”. Shockingly, Americans use at least 62,000 chemicals that haven’t been adequately studied Read more…
A Closer Look at Pet Anxiety As pet parents, we’re all vaguely aware that we should minimize the stress our pet kids experience. As a veterinarian, I think it’s important that we also comprehend the health risks of prolonged anxiety, too. The fact is, living in a fearful or anxious Read more…
Six Steps to Fear-Free Vet Visits For some pet kids, trips to the veterinary clinic can be quite traumatic. Some dogs and cats even seem to have a sixth sense, trembling in fear when an appointment approaches. Fortunately, we have an inside voice to give us tips for calming vet-visit Read more…
Signs Your Pet Kid Has a Hormonal Problem Pet parents postpone vet visits for all manner of reasons. Some fear what the veterinarian will find during the examination, while others worry about the costs. Regardless of the reasons for not keeping an appointment, the advantages of regular check-ups simply cannot Read more…
How to Help a Fearful or Aggressive Dog Sometimes, dogs behave badly. Going nuts when there’s a knock at the door. Over-reacting to the tiniest of threats. Freaking out over having their nails trimmed. Worst of all, if the proper steps aren’t taken early on, behaviors like anxiety and aggression Read more…
This month, I’d like to talk to you about a subject that’s near and dear to my heart. Finding the perfect pet food that reflects both your expectations and represents the best veterinary science has to offer. In particular, we’ll be taking a closer look at grains in dog and Read more…
Dogs are scent-oriented creatures with some of the most highly developed noses on the planet. Hide a few treats around the room and see how quickly they’re ferreted out. But does your dog’s schnoz have more practical applications than we realize? The answer … well, it couldn’t be plainer than the Read more…