Vet Advice

Is your dog’s skin itchy or red? Is he constantly licking or scratching himself? Has he developed bald spots? Fleas are a common cause of sensitive skin. Most pet owners…

Sensitive skin in dogs results from a variety of causes. Some canines suffer seasonally, and this sensitivity is generally related to triggers such as pollen and molds. Other dogs are…

While the signs of a dog with sensitive skin vary according to the trigger, they have one thing in common: The poor dog is miserable. Signs of sensitive skin vary…

Parvovirus is often deadly to puppies. Humans can develop parvovirus as well, but the outcome is generally mild. Can humans get parvo from dogs? The answer is no. Can dogs…

Aging isn’t easy. That’s as true for pets as people. It’s the nature of animals to hide pain as much as possible. That might protect them from predators, but it…

Veterinary checkups, also known as routine wellness exams, help pets maintain optimal health. Annual checkups help your pet’s veterinarian identify signs of disease in the earlier stages, where many conditions…

Vet visits can be stressful for your dog. Between strange smells and sounds, new dogs and people, and the actual medical procedures your dog has to undergo, visiting the vet…

There’s no question that some pets – and their people – are stressed by routine veterinary visits. This is especially true when the pet goes to the vet for the…

Once you go raw, is there no going back to kibble? There are plenty of myths surrounding the feeding of raw and dry dog food, but the fact is that…

Raw food diets for dogs have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to perceived health benefits. Some owners feel that raw food diets have improved their dog’s digestion,…