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Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains why it’s important to address the problem of pet obesity. It’s understandable why pets gain too much weight. It all comes down to how much we love them. There’s nothing a pet loves more than an extra meal or snacks. It’s hard to resist when we...

Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains how important regular wellness vet visits are to your pet’s overall health.  Unfortunately, dogs and cats used to be kept outdoors to hunt, keep mice away, and guard the stock and property. Today, they live quite different lives. We call ourselves pet...

Plants can beautify both your home’s interior and outdoor living areas. Some plants, however, are toxic to pets. Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains which plants pose danger to your four-legged family members.  Many pet parents get a great deal of pleasure out of decorating their homes with...

As many as 80% of dogs over age 8 suffer from arthritis and as many as 92% of cats. Veterinarian Dr. Shelby Neely explains the symptoms to look for and treatments to help your pet stay comfortable and active. Perhaps you are familiar with arthritis because you’ve suffered from it yourself...

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, a time we devote to emphasizing the many household toxins that can harm our pets. As pet parents, we have a responsibility to familiarize ourselves with possible household poisons and try to prevent anything dangerous from occuring. Common Household...

Veterinarian Shelby Neely helps pet parents understand how to support pets experiencing cognitive decline. This is the fourth installment in a series about caring for senior pets.   Understanding Cognitive Decline in Senior Cats and Dogs As our pets age, they experience physical changes just as...