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Veterinary Telehealth: A New Way to Care for Your Pet

It’s 8 p.m., and your dog isn’t interested in his food. He also vomited and just seems uninterested in playing or going for a walk. Since your vet’s office is closed, you have two choices: head to an emergency pet hospital or wait until morning when your vet office reopens. Thanks to the rise...

Facts About TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)

Whether you live in a big city, a suburb, or a rural location, it’s likely that you’ve seen them dashing about, looking for food, or finding respite from the sun by lounging under a car. Collarless cats that have no interest in your attention and that sometimes bear evidence of their last...

October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, So Why Not Adopt?

It’s nearly impossible to scroll through social media without seeing the heartwarming, tear-jerking stories of animals saved from sad situations that went on to be adopted by a loving family. It’s easy to feel good about seeing dogs who hit the jackpot and walk out of the shelter and into a...

What You Need in Your Pet First Aid Kit

Man wrapping dog's leg with a blue bandage.

If you have pets, keeping a pet first aid is an excellent idea. It will ensure you have the things on hand to deal with unexpected situations, such as wounds, your dog ingesting something he shouldn’t, and other issues. Even if the situation requires a trip to the vet, having a well-stocked...

Treating Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common hormonal imbalance in cats around the age of thirteen. The condition occurs when the cat’s thyroid gland becomes inflamed and produces excess thyroid hormone. Aside from age, the exact cause of hyperthyroidism had not been determined, although dietary...

Caring for Your Pet After Bladder Surgery

Stones holding a bladder stones from a dog's bladder.

Bladder issues in your pet can be serious, and sometimes the issue is advanced before the pet owner knows there is a problem. Breana’s 8-year-old mixed-breed dog, Wally, seemed lethargic one day, but he was still eating, so she wasn’t too worried about it. The next day, the dog refused food...