How Often Should I Get Blood Work Done on My Pet?

This is a trick question!  And to answer it, there are several other questions you should ask yourself first.   Let’s start with the purpose of blood work. If you’re trying to identify problems before they happen, bloodwork actually is not the way to do it. Bloodwork...

Why Does My Dog Drink the Pool Water?

There are a lot of reasons dogs drink water. I mean, duh, we all need water. “They” say humans should drink 8 glasses of water a day – although there’s some argument. I might drink eight glasses on a hot sweaty day. But not a sedentary day. But yes, I...

My Cat Won’t Stop Eating My Plants!

Why is my cat eating plants? Does this mean she’s missing something in her diet? Does she need probiotics or something else?  . To answer this question, we have to do a little bit of detective work. There are a few things we need to figure out first.   . First of all...

Did Your Dog Become Fearful After Surgery?

Gunny here.  . There is some talk on the internet about dogs becoming fearful or aggressive after having surgery, so I wanted to weigh in… from the canine perspective. Think about it this way: All of a sudden I’m on the way to “the vet.” It smells there (even if it’s...

How (and Why) to Research Any Medication Your Pet Is Prescribed

We live in a time where information is at our fingertips. So when your pet is prescribed a medication—any medication—please take a moment to look it up. And don’t just search for side effects in pets. Look up the side effects in humans too. . Why? . Because humans can...

Is the Trash Can a Danger Zone for Dogs?

Gunny here. . Ya, ya, ya – I’ve been on vacay – watching you humans, shaking my head. I can’t keep my mouth shut on this one. .How many times do we dogs break into the trash? Do you blame us? . I mean, look at the smells! Smell the smells! It’s like a rich, vibrant,...

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