Are you concerned about tick problems? If you enjoy the outdoors with your dog and there are ticks in your environment, you need to be aware of the dangers that ticks can pose. Dog ticks are small in size, however, in large enough numbers, and they can cause...
There is an old saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. This might have been true years ago, but today there just might be a way. It is estimated that there are over 52 million senior dogs and cats in the U.S. Sadly, many of them will...
Is your dog excessively scratching, chewing, or licking its skin? It may have one of the 160 different skin disorders that can affect a dog. While some of them are minor, others can be quite serious and will probably require a visit to a veterinarian to be properly...
What can I do to keep my dog or cat healthy? When people find out I am a veterinarian, this is usually the first question they ask. The answer to better health lies in understanding what it is that can make our pets sick. Once we know what makes them sick, we can...
Are you concerned about feline leukemia? It can be scary because it is the most common cause of cancer in cats. It is estimated that 2-3% of all cats in the U.S. have feline leukemia, and the risk can go as high as 15% in cats that are ill, very young, or otherwise at...
