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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Source © Shutterstock Virginia-based veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson has three words of advice for dog owners thinking about breeding their dogs: Don’t do it. “Just because your dog is cute and your neighbor’s dog is…