posted: Jun. 23, 2022.

It’s kinda gross, but it is also hard to keep cats off the counters. They live in a three-dimensional world. I would want to see the counters properly cleaned before Read more

posted: Jun. 16, 2022.

The first two commands I teach my dogs are “out of the kitchen” (obvious), and “Hoover” (I dropped something and please come eat it). The dogs quickly learn that the cutting Read more

posted: Jun. 09, 2022.

This is a common question, but there are too many variables. Insurance companies change their rates frequently, and not necessarily based upon simple things like age and breed. For rates, you Read more

posted: Jun. 02, 2022.

There are more people wanting dogs than the shelters can supply. We have done such a good job of shutting down puppy mills, and reducing the number of pet stores Read more

posted: May 26, 2022.

Cats do that. They entertain themselves by tormenting us. Seriously, it is an object they can manipulate that moves and makes noise. Bored kitties make their own fun. If you don’t want Read more

posted: May 19, 2022.

Grain-free diets are a fad, and purely marketing. Your dog is not a wolf, nor do wolves eat grain-free diets in the wild. The first thing they often eat is Read more

posted: May 12, 2022.

We often do. Royal Canin has a ton of research and applies it to their many breed-specific formulas. Their research not only includes ingredient composition, but kibble size, kibble shape, Read more

posted: May 05, 2022.

They are considerably lower than those of your MD, yet your veterinarian has the same educational debt while earning less than half what he or she would make in human Read more

posted: Apr. 28, 2022.

The American Animal Hospital Association has a microchip lookup tool online. Enter the chip number and the tool lists whose chip or registry is associated. Please use THAT registry for Read more

posted: Apr. 21, 2022.

Yes. Twice. Jessie (black and brown) is equal parts German Shepherd, Bull Mastiff, Airedale Terrier, and dunno-what. Zoe (white) is 3/4 Chihuahua and 1/8 West Highland White Terrier. Are these tests medically useful? Read more

posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

We do, from Trupanion. That is the only company that gives us immediate claims processing and direct deposit, so we know what to collect from the client at the time Read more

posted: Mar. 30, 2022.

Yes. The are many emergency and specialty veterinary practices operating their own blood banks, or purchasing blood from one. Historically, clinics would have a resident cat… there to donate feline blood Read more

posted: Mar. 23, 2022.

I have been very happy with Trupanion. They are the one company that makes it easy for the veterinary practice to get direct reimbursement… Our client with Trupanion usually can Read more

posted: Mar. 16, 2022.

Expect to pay $12,000–18,000 over the life of your dog… excluding veterinary care. This won’t be spread evenly each year. Small breeds will eat less food, but live longer, so it doesn’t Read more

posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

Environmental allergies in dogs are very common. They can be treated with antihistamines, or you can pursue immunotherapy. In severe cases drugs that block the itch signals or even steroids Read more

posted: Mar. 02, 2022.

Fleas are everywhere outdoors. One study showed that in an urban area, one raccoon can spread fleas to 37 yards in one night. Fleas can hop a ride into your Read more