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Living with a dog that barks constantly can be quite an irritant. Not just for the dog’s human family but potentially for neighbors, dog training classmates, and more. As a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, I have a confession to make – I have one of those annoying...

Veterinary science, in conjunction with industry, has done a great job developing vaccines that are very safe and effective preventive measures. Vaccines keep your dog protected from serious infectious diseases. Diseases that, just a few years ago, were epidemics are...

Ever see a little kitten wrinkle its nose and let out with a cute sneeze? It sounds sort of like “Pfft!” and may or may not be accompanied by a few droplets. We all sneeze on occasion for what is seemingly no reason. As you might imagine, If your cat sneezes once in a...

If you think dogs are the only ones who get heartworm disease, I invite you to reconsider. Although dogs are the more natural host for this disease, cats are also susceptible to heartworm infection. It is estimated by the American Heartworm Society that, in any given...

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Have you ever wondered why your veterinarian recommends getting screening lab work for your senior cat? If you answered yes, you are not alone.  Many people question whether these screening tests are necessary. If I had to guess, most of our cat patients are also...

Advances in veterinary medicine have led to newer and better treatments. Unfortunately, veterinary care can be costly and inaccessible to many pet parents. How can you provide the best care for your pets without breaking the bank? The answer is to plan ahead. Unless...

Is my dog a senior?   If you’re reading this article, this might be your first question. Most of us have an idea of when people are considered to be ‘seniors,’ but what about dogs? It used to be that a straight linear multiplier was used to convert ‘people years’ into...

We all love our cats, but let’s be honest – we love sleep too, and constantly getting woken up before we please can get grating over time. Thankfully, there are things you can do to lessen – and even eliminate – those mornings where kitty just won’t let you sleep in....