News has been traveling fast about the dog flu disease, also known as canine influenza. Pet owners are very concerned, as this emerging respiratory disease can mimic kennel cough, a ... Read More

JJERBEAR asks: "She is an indoor cat, she is not declawed and she has plenty of posts to scratch on. I have never encouraged her to play with my hands, ... Read More

The Viewer Viewpoint is the place to go for animal stories, poems, medical articles, humor and opinion pieces submitted by the viewers of this site. You are invited to submit ... Read More

Guest Author Will Falconer, DVM, Certified Veterinary Homeopath, discusses the efficacy of annual vaccinations for dogs and cats. This is part one of a two part series questioning the effectiveness ... Read More

Deciding to apply to vet school is a big decision and a big commitment of time and financial resources. Many people wonder if they can "handle it" -- the stress ... Read More

If you know or suspect that your pet is pregnant, caution is advised when considering vaccinations. In some cases, health of the mother or legal requirements (i.e. travel) may require ... Read More

With two major hurricanes hitting the gulf coast in less than one month, both people and animals have been left homeless, injured, scared and hungry. Much work has been done ... Read More

Veterinary school is expensive! Added to this expense are the costs involved with earning the required (in the US) undergraduate degree, typically 4 years at a college or university prior ... Read More

Kansas State veterinary school graduate, Cathy Lombardi DVM, discusses the various internship and residency programs available to veterinary students, and how to apply for them.

Almost everyone has had to deal with a barking dog at one time or another -- either their own or the neighbors! Do you have any tips for this viewer ... Read More

Test yourself on what you know, what you remember from earlier quizzes, and perhaps even learn something new! This is the complete (and growing!) Veterinary quiz archive.

This week, test your knowledge on these veterinary items and their uses. What is a butterfly catheter used for? Why would a veterinarian use a refractometer? Learn the answers to ... Read More

FRANKIE70 asks: "I lost my dog two weeks ago. It was time for me to make the decision to put her to sleep because she did not have a good ... Read More

A "quick reference" guide on chocolate toxicity in animals. Find out what component what makes chocolate toxic for animals and the clinical signs seen with toxicity. This FAQ also answers ... Read More

When a disaster like Katrina hits, people want to be involved and help out. The question of what is the "best" way to help out can be difficult though, especially ... Read More

Just about everyone has heard how expensive vet school is, especially after three to four (or more) years as an undergraduate prior to starting vet school. This forum member has ... Read More

I feel that I can honestly say that true animal lovers, by their very nature, are caring and empathetic people. After all, loving animals means taking care of those who ... Read More

What is the "best" food for your pet? This is often a hotly debated subject, depending on the type of pets, your lifestyle, financial situation, and so on. How do ... Read More

Dust off the mental calculator - practice weights and measurements conversions in this veterinary knowledge quiz.

The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) has issued this press release detailing the veterinary contribution to the rescue efforts. Temporary rescue centers have been set up across the gulf coast ... Read More

ASPCA members and volunteers have set up shelter in Baton Rouge's John M. Parker Coliseum for lost and displaced pets. They have also set up databases to help reunite pets ... Read More

Bad breath in pets, particularly dogs, is often joked about, but it is not a laughing matter. Dental disease affects up to 80% of pets over the age of three, ... Read More

So much to learn, so little time! MIYMY asks: "Reading the diaries (Vet School Forum Diaries) it sounds like everything is thrown at you faster than it is possible to learn ... Read More

The HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) National Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) was finally granted access to the hurricane ravaged gulf coast on the morning of Sunday, September ... Read More

A Lipoma is a benign fatty lump. These types of lumps on dogs are fairly common as they age. Most lumps of this nature are not serious, but some can ... Read More

This veterinary practice web site is easy to navigate, has a large library of animal health care articles for pet owners, and provides a full virtual tour of the facility. ... Read More