Urgent Care Advice for You and Your Dog
Source © Shutterstock In an emergency situation, time is of the essence. But are you able to recognize a canine health crisis? Here are some common emergency scenarios. Choose the answers you think are most…
Is Your Dog’s Health Care Better Than Yours?
Source © Shutterstock New York City-based writer Sharon Glassman was unhappy with her own health care experiences for some time when her three and a half-year-old Bichon Frisé, bb, began having urinary problems. “When I…
How to Save on Your Vet Bills
Source © Shutterstock When dog owner Melody Peterson’s bull terrier, Shasta, ate Peterson’s carpet, the veterinary bill set the Bend, Ore., resident back $1,800. That’s the good news. The bad news is that subsequent veterinary…
Dog Blood Banks Save Canine Lives
Source © Shutterstock Checkers and his owner, veterinary technician Bonnie Heitz, acted as heroes, even though their names never made the headlines. While this pair may not be familiar to you, Checkers, the Australian Shepherd…
Insurance: Invest in Your Dog’s Health
Source © Shutterstock Like her fictional namesake, Tinkerbell the toy poodle seems to think she can fly. According to owner Toni Pasquariello, “One day I came home from work and Tink was so excited she…
Top Ten Questions for your Dog’s Veterinarian
Source © Shutterstock One thing all dogs have in common is this: They can’t tell the veterinarian what’s wrong. That’s when pet owners have to step up and ask the right questions. “If you are…
Veterinary Care Right at Your Doorstep
Source © Shutterstock As Dr. Nancy R. Powel drives her mobile veterinary clinic around Baltimore and its environs these days, she makes house calls to dogs and cats — great and small — like a…
Who Works at Your Dog’s Veterinary Office?
Source © Shutterstock Staff members at your dog’s veterinary office may handle everything from checking your dog in, to collecting your dog’s vital statistics, to evaluating your pup’s health, to cleaning the kennel if your…
How to Protect Your Dog’s Teeth From Disease
Source © Shutterstock Did you know that 80 percent of dogs show some sign of gum disease by the age of 3? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) does, and that’s why they have declared…