How to Help Your Pet Feel Calm Around Strangers

Image credit When you have a pet, especially a dog, the last thing you want is to have them cooped up inside. You want them to experience some of the outside world—they’re animals, after all. But it’s not just that. Even when they’re home, you want them to feel comfortable there, right? Well, one of … Read moreHow to Help Your Pet Feel Calm Around Strangers

Politics and Its Impact on Pet Health Care

  I thought this blog post would be timely considering the political climate we are in.  With today being Election day, we are voting on major issues such as taxes, health care, and foreign policy.  While we focus on the issues that affect many aspects of our lives, what about those affecting our pets? There … Read morePolitics and Its Impact on Pet Health Care

Anthropomorphism and it impact on pet health care

Anthropomorphism – I remember this word being a topic of debate while I was in veterinary school. There were veterinary students debating with a professor discussing on how we should treat food animals and this came up. This is because many  of these  animals are not viewed as companion animals.This was a struggle for many … Read moreAnthropomorphism and it impact on pet health care

ScoopFree Automatic Litter Box Review: The Savior for Regular Litter Box Maintenance

This question is for all cat owners.  If asked to raise your hands if you don’t enjoy cleaning your cat’s litter box, how many of you would raise them? I am sure most of you would. I know as a cat owner I certainly would have both hands raised high. This hatred for cleaning my cat’s … Read moreScoopFree Automatic Litter Box Review: The Savior for Regular Litter Box Maintenance

Why is my dog limping?

  Limping in dogs is probably one of the most common symptoms seen in veterinary medicine. Dogs of all ages can experience this symptom for various reasons. What are common reasons for limping? When is this symptom serious enough to require a veterinary visit? What are ways to diagnose the cause of limping? These are … Read moreWhy is my dog limping?