Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Mitral Valve Disease Having a pet diagnosed with heart disease can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. Maybe your veterinarian mentioned

Canine Noise Phobias: With a Bang, a Whimper For most dogs, a loud noise is startling. However, for some, it can trigger an episode of complete panic. This

Puppy Training Adopting a new puppy is one of the most exciting experiences possible. A new, fluffy member of the family is definitely worth celebrating! However, it is

Aging Gracefully: Caring for Your Dog in the Golden Years As pet healthcare has improved, our domestic animals are experiencing overall increased life spans. Along with the joy

What to Expect When Your Dog is Expecting Having a pregnant pet can be an exciting time, but it can also be nerve wracking. If you have a

Nobody likes diarrhea. Loose and liquid bowel movements, sometimes accompanied by cramps and sudden urges to go, are just no fun, for you or your pet. Diarrhea is

We love our pets, and would do virtually anything to protect them from harm. Good owners are vigilant about having pets inoculated, neutering them at an early age,

The most common fungal diseases we see in small animal practice are those involving the skin such as ringworm (“dermatophytes”), and yeast infections of the skin.  While these

America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic, and the problem isn’t confined to humans. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54 percent of dogs

Many folks are of the opinion that dogs always have smelly mouths. This is not necessarily true, but it does point to the epidemic of potentially dangerous canine