Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains the importance of compliance in realizing better long-term health outcomes for pets.    by Dr. Shelby Neely As a veterinarian, client compliance is one of the most essential yet frustrating parts of offering quality care to my patients. It sounds easy enough...

Veterinarian Shelby Neely discusses the benefits of adopting a cat. June is Adopt a Shelter Cat  Month, so it’s a perfect time to consider bringing a new cat into your home.    by Dr. Shelby Neely Even though June is almost over, adoption is such an important topic that it should be...

Emergency plans should always include your pets. Veterinarian Dr. Shelby Neely shares some basics of pet preparedness planning.  by Dr. Shelby Neely Every year in June, National Pet Preparedness is promoted to encourage pet parents to be prepared if a natural disaster occurs. As a vet, I always...

Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states. Dr. Shelby Neely, a veterinarian with decades of experience, explains what heartworm disease is and why it’s so important to protect your pets.   by Dr. Shelby Neely   Heartworm disease is just as it sounds – worms in your...

Pet ownership is equal parts reward and responsibility. Part of that responsibility includes doing what you can to keep your pet happy, healthy, and active. It only takes one visit to the vet to learn that the costs of pet health care can add up quickly. Fortunately, there are some things pet...

Have you noticed your pet scratching, red skin, fur loss or other skin issues. In most cases, the underlying causes of such issues are treatable, but they often won’t clear up on their own. The sooner skin problems in pets are addressed, the better. This is true for several reasons, including the...