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Most dog owners would love a well-trained pooch. To achieve this, it is best to start the training while your dog is still a puppy and much more malleable. This will mean fewer accidents for you to clean up, multiple pairs of shoes that won’t be chewed, and not to...

Housetraining your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency.   By following the guidelines outlined below, you can minimize house-soiling incidents. Virtually...

Dear Ball,   I am writing to inquire as to your current whereabouts. Where did you go, Ball? My human threw you, like they have thrown you many times before. As per usual, I ran as fast as I could to find you, but you were nowhere to be seen. I have sniffed and...

You find a stray kitten or, as if often the case, a stray kitten finds you. What should you do? The first interaction As the saying goes, ‘above all do no harm.’ That would be to you or to the kitten, if possible. He may be small but he is still armed with teeth and...

As a veterinarian, I have the luxury of not having to wonder “Should I call the vet?” regarding potential health issues that may crop up in my pets. But as a mom of a toddler, I feel all pet owners’ pain when something like a fever crops up and I don’t know what to...

Heartworm disease is caused by a mosquito transmitted parasite. If left untreated, it can be a debilitating disease and sometimes prove fatal. Pets infected with heartworms can be found in all states, in spite of the fact that very effective heartworm prevention...

Why are long dog nails a problem? Fear of nail trims is a very common issue dog guardians face and the fear can range from a mild dislike to outright terror, depending on the dog. For some pet parents, the only way to trim a dog’s nails is under anesthesia, which is...

Sometimes I hate my job. Well, that’s not true. I almost always love my job. But what I hate is that everything I do costs people money. Multiple times per day, I am helping people make decisions for their pets based on how much they can afford. “All vets think about...

Dogs have 42 smile generators. Keeping those 42 teeth strong, healthy, and happy is essential to preventing illness, pain, and may extend longevity. Each February, U.S. veterinarians celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the dangers of...

For some inexplicable reason, I get fewer questions from my cat clients about their kitty’s teeth and mouth than inquiries from dog guardians. I have a few theories on this phenomenon: I think in general cat guardians have less direct interaction with their cat’s...