Whether you’re moving to another state, or you’ve just adopted a new friend, here’s everything you need to know about finding a veterinarian and veterinary hospital that’s right for you. It’s a good idea to choose an animal hospital that prides itself on meeting and exceeding the typical veterinary standards in the areas of: emergency […]

A Letter from a veterinarian Dear Friend: I’ve decided to sit down and put pen to paper on behalf of your veterinarian and indeed, all veterinarians in small animal practice. If you’ve found your way to this article, it’s very likely that your veterinarian has advised you to consider amputation of one of your pet’s […]

Cat owners whose pets have been diagnosed with fatty liver or for whom fatty liver is being considered as a possible complication of another problem can use some information. Briefly, lipidosis is considered as a cause or contributing cause of liver failure when a cat that was once overweight loses weight too quickly. Often the […]

Simple Constipation An occasional episode of constipation is not cause for alarm. Stools seem unusually hard. There is unproductive straining. Veterinary assistance may or may not be needed. Here is what you need to know: Why do pets get constipated? Straining unproductively can be a symptom of either constipation or large intestinal diarrhea. In either […]

Dog with Squished Faces Most people are not familiar with the term brachycephalic, but if you own a Pug, Boston Terrier, Pekingese, Boxer, Bulldog, Shih Tzu, or any one of the other breeds with pushed in or squished faces, you should become familiar with this word. The word comes from Greek roots brachy, meaning short, and cephalic, meaning […]

When your companion animal is faced with an orthopedic or complex surgical need, it can be frustrating. Owners are often faced with both the very high costs associated with an advanced procedure as well as being referred to an unfamiliar specialty practice equipped to perform the needed surgery. While orthopedic surgery and specialty procedures are […]

Most diabetic dogs will develop cataracts and go blind. This FAQ is designed to assist the owners of diabetic dogs in knowing what to expect and to make decisions regarding cataract surgery. What Is A Cataract? A cataract is an opacity in the lens of the eye. The entire lens may be involved or just […]