Going to the Dogs (and Cats): Dealing With Pet Issues in Your Relationship
Even though our four-legged furballs are often at the center of our homes, hearts, Facebook posts, and beds, they can also be a source of conflict and stress in our
Pets: Keeping Your Pets Safe When Natural Disasters Happen
Veterinarians and emergency hospitals for pets are encouraging pet parents to include their pets when making family disaster plans.
Pet Safety Tips for Your 4th of July Festivities
As Independence Day draws near, many veterinarians recommend keeping pet safety in mind. With all of the celebration, sweet and savory barbequed dishes, open flames and fireworks, paying attention is…
Pets: Should You Be Worried About a Dominant Pup?
I regularly get asked questions from dog guardians who are worried about their dog being dominant. (This happens more often than I would like to mention.) They are often genuinely…
Working in a Dog-Friendly Workplace is the Cat’s Meow
by Lauren Rose Working in a veterinarian's office isn’t the only job that lets you interact with animals at work. A growing number of companies are allowing employees to bring…
Happy Howl-0-Ween!
Tips to keep your canine safe from holiday hazards Although trick-or-treat night is a time to protect your pet from strangers and stressful situations, you and your dog can still…
Dog Days of Summer
Summer is here. We look forward to longer days, warmer weather, less clothes and lots of time outside. For those of you fortunate enough to have a canine companion, you…
Four-Legged Forecast
How to ensure your pet’s good health and happiness in 2013 and beyond By JD Warford, DVM, and Laurie White As you make your resolutions for 2013, here are five…
Creating a Pet Preparedness Plan
How to keep pets happy and healthy during the winter holidays By JD Warford, DVM The holidays and winter can be fun for you and your pets. However, when pets…