The fifteen-day Chinese Lunar New Year festival started February 17. As a veterinarian, I love that each year in the…
Pet Insurance Data Shows a Surprising Valentine’s Day Hazard for Dogs
Valentine’s Day is full of sweet traditions—chocolate, flowers, and gifts—but some of the most common holiday staples can become serious…
Delivering Veterinary Dental Care: New Guidelines, COHATs, and At-Home Resources
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, an annual reminder that healthy teeth and gums are essential to your pet’s…
Can Cats Learn Words Like Dogs? What Science Says
A recent article in the New York Times described a number of research studies on “gifted word learning” dogs that…
What 1,000 Blogposts Have Taught Me About Pet Owners
This blogpost marks a personal milestone: my 1000th blogpost since I started blogging in 2008. Over that time, much has…
How to Help Your Dog or Cat Live Longer
While pets are nearly perfect, one thing they could improve is their lifespan. Wouldn’t it be great to bring home…