Veterinary Articles
Santa is checking his list and checking it twice to see which family pet has been naughty or nice. As pets make it to Santa’s list and family members shop for them, they should keep this goal in mind: gifts, especially toys, should be species-appropriate, appeal to the pet’s natural instincts and provide enrichment that … Read more
In late summer, Michigan made national headlines when a mysterious illness that local, state and federal agencies identified as a parvo-like virus killed hundreds of dogs. Parvovirus is killing dogs in Michigan. Here’s What To Know – The Washington Post An Illness Sickening and Killing Dogs in Michigan is Puzzling Investigators – Time Magazine “Parvovirus … Read more
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth” might be wise advice if you’re dealing with a “gift horse.” But it sends precisely the wrong message if you’re concerned about the health of your family pet. Regular inspection and appropriate care of your cat or dog’s teeth and gums in particular will impact not only … Read more
If someone calls you a “fat cat,” you probably know what that means – and it’s generally not good. You’re probably being told that you’ve been successful but more through greed, selfishness and even corruption than through fairness or sweet charity. That’s bad enough. But if someone calls your own favorite feline a “fat cat,” … Read more
Your frisky kitten suddenly slows down. You notice around her mouth a bit of drool. Your faithful old dog vomits, refuses food and possibly exhibits tremors or twitching. What’s going wrong with your pets, and what, as a responsible owner, should you do? “Get them to your veterinarian as quickly as possible,” counseled Shannon Graham, … Read more
There is a well-known quote that says, “Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend never owned a dog.” This quote rings true loud and clear for Erin Danzer, a 23-year-old woman living in Oceanside, California. Danzer was born with an extremely rare genetic medical condition known as fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. As a result … Read more