For many, this is the season of giving, receiving, and planning for next year. And many humans received new pets this gifting season. . I was thinking about making a bunch of suggestions of neat little gifts and toys, etc. But they are going to depend on the size the...
We’ve heard our animals need to be socialized . Dogs and cats are better citizens when they get along with other dogs and cats. But what are the circumstances under which this can happen? Well, there’s doggy daycare. But animals are required to have “all of their...
What’s the idea behind a water fountain? We’ve been told that if water is moving, cats are more likely to drink it. And it’s probably because cats find it entertaining to watch the water move. (Especially after eating catnip.) The bubbling water also introduces...
These days, more and more dogs, younger and younger, are presenting with itch. It’s soooo frustrating. Pet owners want to know why. Let’s explore a few facets of this condition. First, a little history: What we learned in vet school (understand that I...
You know what a hotspot looks like right? It’s red, and probably wet because your dog has been chewing at it. And if you put your hand on it, it’s warm. Thus, it’s called a hotspot. But if you go to the regular Veterinarian, they’re going to say “oh my gosh there’s...
Let’s talk female pets in heat. We have some pretty heavy duty misconceptions in the United States, and a lot of it because the grand majority of our dogs and cats are all surgically altered (sterilized or spayed). Castrated in the case of males. Also called...
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