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...
Common Medication Mistakes Pet Parents Make and How to Avoid Them
by Dr. Shelby Neely, DVM Giving human medication to your...
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New World Screwworm in Pets and Livestock: Symptoms, Prevention...
by Shelby Neely, DVM You may recently have heard that New...
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Summer Wellness Tips for Pets
Veterinarian Shelby Neely shares tips for keeping your pet...
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Why Tick Season Could Be Especially Severe This Year and How to...
Tick season is shaping up to be especially severe this...
Read More of this ArticleHave 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...
Responsible pet owners prioritize their pet???s health, but some don???t realize the importance of supporting feline and canine oral health. As with humans, pets require regular dental care, and neglecting pet dental has consequences beyond bad breath. Dental health is important overall health, and...
The liver is vital to many of the bodies??? functions, including digestion and metabolism, so detecting potential liver problems in your pet early is important. Liver issues can manifest in numerous ways, and learning the signs of a possible liver problem will help you get veterinary care...
Joint pain associated with osteoarthritis is a common issue for pets. The disease affects an estimated 1 in 4 dogs (1). Factors associated with osteoarthritis include genetics, breed or body shape, developmental joint disorders, joint injury, and abnormal stresses on the joint (e.g. overweight...
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health issues in dogs. You might see or hear it being called by other names such as ???degenerative joint disease??? or shortened to just plain ???arthritis.???* It affects an estimated 25 percent of dogs (1). Unfortunately, signs of arthritis in dogs can be...