When animals are sick—especially with chronic illnesses—many treatments may be given if they exhibit dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

While a dog often tolerates several different oral medications and might devour six pills hidden in a meatball, …

There are 4 common reasons a cat may bite a family member: Modifying bad behavior requires careful timing of a mild safe correction, like a loud noise, squirt with a water pistol, or just moving away from the cat. Swatting at or hitting a cat is not effective. The cat also needs to be encouraged to exercise and play attack an approved prey object. You should avoid repeating situations where the cat has previously showed biting behavior. For some cats it is necessary to limit lap time. I encourage an office visit to evaluate the cat if you think there is unusual biting behavior. Read more →

Dogs eat poop in Winter. Disgusting but true, many dogs start eating frozen dog stools in winter. We call them “poopsicles.” This behavior can be a cause for vomiting and may increase the risk for exposure to parasites, will cause bad breath, and it also just gross. Here are some techniques that have helped other families to stop or prevent poop eating. Read more →

When your pet is diagnosed with cancer, you may be overwhelmed. Being told that your beloved companion has cancer can be devastating. Give yourself some time to absorb the information; then it is time to become proactive. Any lump or bump on the body of your pet should be evaluated. The good news is that treatments exist for cancer in pets. While cancer can be fatal, many masses are slow growing or benign… Read more →