Veterinarian

Crate training has many great advantages and can be started for any dog, whether it’s a new puppy, adult dog you just adopted or a headstrong dog at home that has been getting into trouble. This article will help you get started as well as strategies to help you crate train your pet. Why crate…

Getting a new puppy can be exciting and also a challenging time. It requires love, time, patience and energy. Before you pick out a puppy there are things to consider, here are some helpful times and guidelines to help you and your new puppy. Do you have time/energy? A new puppy requires a lot of…

Accidents can happen at any time with our pets and by keeping an emergency first aid kit around is always useful. Being prepared until you reach your veterinarian can help ensure the safety and health of your pet. We have put together a checklist that can ensure that you have everything you need for your…

For many, Fourth of July is a wonderful summer holiday celebrated with lots of people, fireworks, summer fun and of course barbecue and cookouts, but for our pets, it can be harmful. Here are some tips on how to ensure your Fourth of July festivities are not harming your pets. Before the Celebrations The safest…

Kidneys play an important role in the health of cats. Not only are they responsible for producing urine, they also filter the blood of impurities. Improperly functioning kidneys can lead to a buildup of toxins in the bloodstream and can become fatal. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common ailments suffered by…

Summer’s almost here, and for many pet owners, that means packing up the car and heading off to enjoy a few days at the beach. Sunscreen? Check! Beach chairs? Check! Rover? Before you check your faithful friend off the list as well, take a minute to review some beach tips that will make the visit…

Summer is almost here and many of us will be spending more time outdoors with our pets. As temperatures rise we might head to the beach or lake to cool off. Many of us will have BBQs and celebrations with fireworks. Of course, this all sounds fun, but we could be putting our pets in…

Let’s face it, not everyone’s dog is a champion performer, but you should be able to train them without tedium. So how do you motivate a lazy pup into action while teaching them too? “Trickery,” of course. Dogs are smart. As a pet owner, it’s important to find creative ways to stimulate their mind (while…

Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and in humans, with over 50% of dogs over the age of 10 acquiring the disease. Cancer is also one of the most difficult words that can fall upon the ear of a pet or it’s owner. Because of the seriousness of this disease, we wanted…

Have you ever met someone who is afraid of dogs? If you have, they probably told you a story from childhood about why they are afraid of the big, furry pets that most of us like to call our friends. If someone as a child is attacked or bitten by an untrained or aggressive animal,…