News
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Avoid Confusing and Misleading Pet Food Marketing
Nov 28 2012
The pet food industry has spent billions of marketing dollars motivating pet owners to buy their brand of food. That does not always mean that these brands are good for your pets. Let’s look at…
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How Do You Become A Veterinarian?
Aug 09 2012
Our love affair with our pets and, indeed, with all animals, is astounding. So, it’s not surprising to realize that veterinarians are regarded with a high degree of respect and awe by animal…
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Is having a dog under your desk better than having the corner office?
Jun 01 2012
We all know the feeling. You get home from a tough day at work: you’re tired, you’re stressed, you’re preoccupied with the day’s events. But then, you open your door, and there’s the dog,…
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Tick Prevention
Jun 01 2012
Tick season is upon us again. Or at least, it is now in full swing, as ticks have been found on dogs even in northern areas in the winter. Along with these ticks come conversations about what is or…
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New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Apr 30 2012
Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin
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Dog Returns from the (Presumed) Dead
Apr 30 2012
From Wichita, KS, comes a story of many brave firefighters, one scared owner, and a terrified dog. John Huy, a retired aviation engineer, was walking his 100-pound pit bull/Labrador mix,Taz, in the…
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use in Companion Animals
Apr 01 2012
In February 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Centre for Veterinary Medicine held a Webinar entitled, "Advice to Dog Owners Whose Pets Take NSAIDs." The webinar, which is about half an hour…
