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10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

5 Things You Should Never Say in a Vet's Waiting Room

The vet's waiting room can be a social minefield. Dr. Patty Khuly suggests you avoid a few specific topics in order to keep things friendly.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

Why Chickens Should Be Your Next Pet

If you grow veggies, what's the natural next step? Raising backyard chickens. Find out why this has become the West's latest pet trend.

Do You Know How to Pet a Dog? Techniques Dogs Will Love

Petting a dog isn't as simple as you think. Follow trainer Mikkel Becker's tips on how to pet a dog and you'll have a canine friend for life.

Why cats and dogs are acting differently

What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know Part I

Bringing your pet to the emergency clinic can be very scary, stressful, inconvenient, and expensive. While an emergency visit is...

My Calls to the Vet Since Getting My First Pet

This is Hallie Cantor, calling about my dog, Robbie. She’s fine, but she hasn’t peed in two hours. Could she have a U.T.I.?

When You Do (and Don’t) Need to Take Your Pet to the Vet

Not every bump or scratch requires a trip to the vet.

Help for Pets of Dying Owners Brings Peace of Mind

A growing program helps about 3,000 sick pet owners and their animals each year.

From the Vet: Biggest Pet Peeves

Like anyone, veterinarians have challenges in their profession. It’s not always cute puppies and kittens! In fact, veterinary medicine, while largely rewarding, can be a stressful field. Oftentimes, pet owners will cause issues for veterinarians, and get in the way of their pets' care. We asked our veterinary adviser, Dr. Bruce Little, DVM, what his...

Making Veterinary Visits Less Scary

One of my goals as a veterinarian is to make visits to the hospital enjoyable for pets. That is no small task. Read more

How to Give CBD to Pets

What’s the best way to give CBD to your dog? From treats to direct oral application and other methods, learn more in this post!

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung Heroes

By Dr. Alan Green For anyone who has been in a hospital setting, it is no secret that the nursing staff usually sets the tone of the patient care and overall patient experience. In veterinary medicine, this truth also holds true. The veterinary technician is the analog of the nurse and technologist in the medical … Continue reading »

Why Microchip Your Dog?

If your dog went missing, how would you try to find him? Post “lost” notices on electrical poles and on Facebook? Comb the neighborhood calling for your dog and looking at your phone every three seconds in case someone found him? Call your shelter to ask if anyone had found him and taken him to the shelter?While all of these are viable -- and common -- practices, there are a few ways you can increase the odds that you will be reunited with…

Get the Most Out of Your Vet Visit: 5 Hard Questions You Should Ask

Dr. Andy Roark lists five questions to ask your vet to make sure you know all your treatment options so you can make the best decisions for your cat or dog.