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What are the most dangerous items in my house for my pets?
Question: What are the most dangerous items in my house for my pets? Answer: Your house is filled with many lurking dangers. Most are those that can be eaten by your...
Do I need pet insurance for my pet?
Absolutely! I compare pet insurance to car insurance…they are very much the same in concept. Your car insurance does not cover your routine oil change and maintenance but it does...
What does it mean to have a Standard of Care?
It means the hospital is responsible to provide a level of care that meets or exceeds a standard established by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA.) AAHA is the only...
Does my pet really need a dental cleaning?
Yes, your pet does, at least once a year. Your dog or cat NEVER brushes their teeth (unless you do brush your pet's teeth, and if you do, hats off...
Pet Obesity is an Epidemic!
It is estimated that over 54% of dogs and cats are overweight or obese. That is truly frightening when you think about that, over half of our pets are at...
What did my chicken eat?!!!
Have you ever wondered what your chickens are eating when they are free ranging? Well, they eat anything they can find. Yes, normally they eat bugs, seeds and some plants...
Your Pet Could Be Hurting, and You May Not Even Know It…
Your Pet Could Be Hurting & You May Not Even Know It... We love our pets and the number one question I get from owners is “Do...
Your Pet and Preventatives
Why is heartworm prevention so important? Heartworm disease in dogs, cats and ferrets is very serious business. It is so much easier (and cheaper) to prevent heartworm disease than it...
Lasers and Pets!
The latest and greatest pain relief for pets are LASERS! Class IV Therapy Lasers reduce pain and inflammation caused by a variety of issues. Lasers are used to treat arthritis, hot...
Puppy Crate Training Harder Than Expected?
Is the honeymoon period is over? If this is your reality you figured out that crate training a young puppy is a lot of hard work! I tell my clients...
IS GRAIN-FREE FOOD OKAY FOR MY DOG? YES!
Recently the FDA launched its investigation into whether there is a link between some grain-free foods and DCM (Dilated Cardiomyopathy) in dogs- I have been bombarded by concerned clients worrying...
Study shows we do mirror our pets!
In my book Animality, How Pets and People Connect, I describe how we mirror our pets. We do this emotionally, physically, mentally, and even in our medical illnesses. As I...
10 Toxic Items Not to Feed Your Dog or Cat
There are many foods we can share with our pets but there are some that can cause death. Be careful and know what is safe to feed and what is...
Why does my dog eat grass?
Aaaah, the most asked question of dog owners! The simple answer...because your dog can! Dogs are, what are called, opportunistic carnivores. What does that mean? It means they eat meat...
Should I be worried about my dog contracting Lyme Disease?
YES you should be worried! Tick-borne disease is at epidemic levels! What is Lyme Disease? Lyme is a tick-borne disease that is spread by a deer tick. Ticks transmit...
Is my dog fat? Is my cat fat?
Pet Obesity is an Epidemic! The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) conducted its 2018 survey. The results are in and they found 56% of dogs and 60% of cats...
Nutrition: What is good gut health?
I am starting a series on nutrition and I want to begin by talking about what is good gut health. Your pet's gut is the basis of his or her...
Should I use CBD oil for my pet?
At this time...no you should not. CBD or cannabidiol was found to be highly effective for a seizure disorder in children called Dravet syndrome. This led to the production of...
Responsible Pet Ownership
Pet ownership comes with many responsibilities, the biggest being financial. Pets cost money, and not just to buy them, but to care for them. Cost of a Pet Be sure...
FDA, DCM and Grain-free Diets
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) launched a study one year ago investigating dogs diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) that were considered atypical breeds (different than the breeds listed.) Certain breeds...
Is Your Veterinary Hospital AAHA Accredited?
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only accrediting organization in the United State and Canada for veterinary hospitals. Only 15% of the 26,000 hospitals in the US are...
Heartworm disease is REAL!
Your veterinarian or veterinary nurse or technician is NOT trying to SELL you heartworm prevention. They are genuinely concerned and want to prevent a potentially FATAL disease because they love...
Diarrhea in Dogs–Simple Fixes
Dogs typically have diarrhea at the most inopportune times! It is usually on the weekend or in the middle of the night. If your dog is acting normal, not vomiting,...