Traveling With Pets by Car: 8 Vet-Approved Tips
Hitting the road with your furry friend can be an amazing adventure. Whether it’s a trip to the groomer or daycare, to see friends and family, or to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and camping, ensuring your pet’s safety and comfort throughout the journey is crucial.
A Veterinarian’s Guide to Parasite Prevention in Pets
Pets can get external parasites like fleas and ticks, and internal ones like heartworms and tapeworms. Watch for signs like itching or weight loss, and see your vet promptly – most parasites are treatable. Monthly preventatives and de-wormers provide relief and combat parasites.
What Common Pet Diseases do Vaccinations Prevent?
In this post, I’m going to break down a critical aspect of pet health care: vaccinations. As an experienced veterinarian, I understand the importance of protecting our pets from prevalent diseases.
Pet Poison Guide: 5 Most Toxic Household Items
Did you know that everyday items around your home could pose hidden dangers to your pets? Accidents like a cat knocking over meds or a pup chewing a plant can occur more frequently than we realize, sometimes leading to pet poison incidents.
Mobile Veterinarians: The Ultimate Guide
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of veterinary care has evolved beyond the traditional clinic setting. Mobile veterinary care options make it easier and more convenient to access high-quality healthcare for your pets. When you book an appointment with a mobile veterinarian, pets will receive all the care and expertise of a qualified veterinarian, without […]
Decoding Dog Aging: What Age Does a Dog Become a Senior?
There is no short answer for when a dog is considered a senior. Dogs don’t have just one standard age for seniority because, depending on certain factors, they have different life expectancies.
Senior Dog Care: 5 Tips for Your Aging Companion
As our beloved furry companions age, their needs undergo a natural transformation. While the age at which a dog is considered ‘senior’ can vary, it’s generally around the age of 7, though this can differ based on their size and breed.
Is My Dog Overweight? 7 Ways to Help
In the battle against canine obesity, the numbers speak for themselves. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s estimate in 2018, 56% of dogs are classified as overweight or obese. It’s time for us as pet owners to take action. Keeping our dogs at a healthy weight is vital in preventing issues like osteoarthritis, […]
Puppy Teething: Timeline and What to Expect

As a new puppy parent, you may have questions or concerns about your furry baby’s teeth. Puppies, like human babies, have a timeline for when their baby teeth and adult teeth develop. It’s helpful to know what to expect so that you can make sure your pup’s teeth are growing healthy and strong. In this […]