After your pet passes on, taking care of their remains is the last thing you’ll want to think about. So it’s best to prepare yourself by knowing your options, and maybe even making your choice, beforehand. This article discusses the two main options for taking care of your pet’s remains: cremation and burial…
Beginning this morning, my cocker spaniel Bojak has had troubles getting up. I’m wondering what the cause could be and what I can do to help?…
We have made great advances in veterinary medicine. New diagnostic tests and improved treatments have given veterinarians more power in their pursuit of preventing and treating illnesses in our pets. Improved client education and client willingness to provide better care for their animals has also given rise to more geriatric patients being seen at veterinary hospitals across the country. Age is not a disease but it predisposes our pets to more disease. Everyday I meet someone who tells me their dog has slowed down or has more trouble getting up and down in the last few years. There are numerous reasons for older animals to slow down with age and one of the most prevalent and common is canine arthritis or canine osteoarthritis…
Diabetes in dogs is on the rise and the statistics are alarming. The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine reports a 32% increase in canine cases from 2007 to 2012. The warning signs are there, but often go undetected for a year or more…
The holidays are just getting started. It is prime time for parties, elaborate meals, and holiday treats every place you turn. And your dog is getting more leftovers than he or she ever could have dreamed of! But all of these extra calories are making a straight line for your hips. Lose Pounds with Your …
This is only a short list of potentially harmful things that are commonly eaten, chewed, or drank by dogs and cats. It is always best to consult with your veterinarian or poison control authority if you have a question or emergency.
Lately my cat Scuba has been vomiting, but not really on a steady basis. She doesn’t seem sick but I have noticed the content is sometimes crickets, maybe a partial mouse, or just cat food. I have found her mess in different locations around the warehouse where I keep her in while I am at work. Also, I have another cat, this one doesn’t seem to be having any problems. They both get along and they both eat and drink from the same dish. What problem could this be…
My dog was fed popcorn. Now he is having a hard time walking and he has a bloated stomach. What do I do?
Spaying cats is a very common procedure in the USA. Although this is a commonly performed and safe procedure, remember that this is surgery and there is a risk with any surgery or anesthetic procedure…
Do you have a sick dog and need advice for an old dog throwing up? The Pet Doc tells you what to do if this issue is new or reoccurring.
