A growing health concern and the number one issue facing our pets today is excess weight. A 2015 study found that about 58 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs in the United States are overweight. Compounding the issue is many pet parents' tendencies to equate food...

Going to the doctor is rarely high on the fun list for anyone, even our feline friends. An unfamiliar location, full of new sights and sounds, not to mention the different people and animals going in and out of the building -- no wonder our cats may become highly...

Does your dog chew, scratch, whine or bark when left alone? While you may be tempted to conclude he has separation anxiety, it's important to properly evaluate the behavior to avoid a misdiagnosis and delay in proper training or treatment to correct the issue as many...

Can you imagine the ability to always be in fashion? While we humans continually do our best to stay fashion forward, some of our feline friends never have to worry about their coat color going into the last year file. Though they are officially recognized one day of...

While Aug. 15 might be the day your monthly car payment is due or the day you have marked on the calendar for back-to-school shopping for the two-legged kids, it is also National Check the Chip Day for our microchipped pets. National Check the Chip Day was established...

A little planning can pay off literally and figuratively for beef producers as we enter the fall and winter months, starting with pregnancy checking your herd.  There are several reasons to preg check, including monitoring the herd's health and reproductive...

Just the idea of lice can make a person itch. And if an itch develops, we have ways of voicing our displeasure and quickly remedying it. But what about our four-legged friends? What are they to do if tiny, unwanted guests take up residence in their fur? If you...

Why vaccinate? It's a question we hear often at our clinic and at the root of all the information--and misinformation--out there about vaccinating your pet, it is very important to managing your pet's overall health.  In a nutshell, vaccines teach the body's...

While spoiling your two-legged kids is generally frowned upon, no one will raise an eyebrow if you treat your dog to some extra-special pampering, and Spoil Your Dog Day on Aug. 10 is as good an excuse as any! While your dog would probably consider a little extra...

While massage therapy has been practiced for humans for thousands of years, it is a form of alternative medicine gaining traction within the pet community. It can help prevent injuries, aid your pet's body when healing and strengthen the bond between yourself and your...