Many parents worry that pets may misbehave with children, particularly young ones. Unnecessarily, many families give up their pets when they first have kids due to concern about the animal and child not getting along. However, piles of research along with our 40 years of experience as a pet hospital... View Article
As the reality of poor breeding practices becomes better known, people are turning to adoption as a means of adding pets to their families. For those interested in sharing their homes with a dog, cat, bird or another domesticated animal, there are so many reasons to adopt instead of buying... View Article
When you’re hot, you drink cold water, go inside where the air conditioner is blasting or let yourself sweat the heat out through your pores. However, while you can do all of these things, your dog can’t. Dogs rely on their humans to provide them with cold, fresh water and... View Article
If you have a dog, then you are familiar with their behaviors when you’re at home and when you’re getting ready to leave. Some dogs get nervous at the first signs they are going to be left home alone, while others go nuts upon your return. Unfortunately, some dogs create... View Article
Despite their sometimes surly and/or aloof demeanors, your cats actually really like you and enjoy spending time with you. When you’re not home, your cat misses you. A bored and lonely cat, believe it or not, can cause even more mischief than a cat who is well entertained. For cats... View Article
