End of Life decisions are, sadly, a part of owning a pet. To euthanize or not to euthanize due to medical problems, quality of life, and (unfortunately) the cost of extreme medical care are all issues which must be weighed by responsible pet owners. This is the story of a family who went to extreme measures to extend the life of their beloved pet, successfully. Read more →

You may have noticed that we have been writing about alternative medicine lately, having recently covered acupuncture and laser therapy. These are frequently used as complements or even alternatives to standard Western medicine, and in that spirit, we want to provide a brief introduction to Chinese herbs. Like the other alternative medicines, these are used alongside or as replacements for modern drugs and to treat a wide variety of ailments… 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 →