To all the young pets experiencing their first holiday season: My name is Einstein, and I’ve seen 10 long holiday seasons, although my bloodhound nose tried its best to get me into trouble when I was a young pup. As I’m now a wise old hound, I figured young pups and kittens could learn from [...]
Like people and dogs, cats can suffer from diabetes. The second most common endocrine disease in cats, diabetes is believed to affect 0.2% to 1% of the feline population, but is likely underdiagnosed. As usual, cats have their own unique spin on the disease, and they handle diabetes differently than dogs. Learn how quirky our [...]
Lola at home Outfitted in her autumn-themed hair bow and turkey bandana, Lola the Lhasa apso was ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in style. While too prissy to flounce in a pile of leaves, she adores posing next to cornucopias of fall decorations so her mom could upload her best side to her personal Instagram account—Lola’s [...]
When your canine companion is diagnosed with any medical condition, it can be overwhelming. As your mind is in a daze, it’s possible to miss important information about your pet’s illness, such as its causes, treatments, and warning signs. Even if your canine companion has received a diabetes diagnosis, she can still live a long [...]
As Halloween approaches, people delight in spooky shivers and blood-curdling screams. Pets—not so much. Most of our furry friends wouldn’t mind being passed over for the costume parade, the stream of strangers at the front door, or the eerie sound effects emanating from every house on the block. The one thing they may enjoy—dipping into [...]
There are no two ways about it—for many Americans, pets are part of the family, and for some people, pets outrank their own children. According to a recent survey: 78% of respondents considered their pets part of their family 34% of respondents said their pet was their “favorite child” 67% of respondents thought of their [...]
Veterinary technicians play an essential role in a veterinary hospital. These valuable employees are trained to care for animals, perform laboratory duties, educate clients, and much more, and they are critical in the day-to-day functioning of the hospital. It is no wonder that we celebrate them for an entire week in October. Becoming a successful [...]
Separation anxiety in dogs is a common behavioral issue that has a wide range of severity. Some dogs may cling to your side, not allowing you to leave the room without their help, while others suffer from a full-on freakout. Dogs with severe cases of separation anxiety may chew through drywall, scratch doors until their [...]
Preventive care revolves around the idea that routine physical exams, immunizations, and health screenings help to prevent disease, or at least, to catch it early. As our pets age, their needs, risks, and challenges change. Therefore, your pet’s preventive visits with your veterinarian will differ, depending on whether you have a young pup or a [...]
Yes, it's true. Dogs can become ill from the flu, as humans can, but while humans and dogs get influenza, humans cannot contract canine flu. Canine influenza is not seasonal—the virus can invade your dog’s body at any time of year, and he can be exposed anywhere an infected dog has been. But, protecting your [...]