Dog nails: How to trim it
Cutting nails, it seems something simple, that we do every day. Sure ! But with some forethought. When is it necessary to cut our friend's nails? Cutting nails, it seems…
TTA surgery for cruciate ligament rupture
What is TTA surgery? TTA is the abbreviation for tibial tuberosity advancement. This a surgical procedure used to treat cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament rupture in the knee joints of…
Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Canine rehabilitation therapists are animal health professionals that work to improve a dog’s range of movement and provide pain management. Duties Canine rehabilitation therapists are responsible for creating and implementing…
Toxoplasmosis in Dogs
Toxoplasmosis is a disease process that may be more familiar to cat owners than dog owners. That doesn't mean dogs aren't at risk for infection, though. Thankfully, steps can be…
Tricky Treats: Protecting your pet from a Halloween scare
Halloween is an exciting holiday marked by costumes, decorations, and treats that set the spooky scene. While these festivities may ensure a fun evening, they can also pose additional threats…
How to help a dog who is grieving the loss of a loved one
For dogs, the loss of a human or another pet can have a traumatic impact on their lives. Much like humans, dogs grieve the absence of someone they love so…
‘Amazing’ puppy grows back fur after rescue, adoption
One young puppy in England has likely never looked or felt better since being adopted by a kindhearted veterinary worker and recovering from a nasty case of mange that left…
Dog owners often mismeasure kibble
Veterinarians should encourage clients to weigh portions to prevent overfeeding Dog owners may not be as proficient at eye-balling servings of dry kibble as they may think and this might…
7 Hero Service Dogs Who Saved the Lives of Veterans
Man’s best friend is also quite heroic. Here are the stories of seven service dogs who saved the lives of their owners, all of whom are veterans, as reported by…
Spay and neuter your pets — and then bank their stem cells
Being man's best friend has a number of perks, one of which is that dogs get access to all the latest medical science, including, as it turns out, stem cell…