This article by the Cats Guide Franny Syufy offers some excellent cat-specific travel tips! This article also fits with my pet travel topic article posted earlier this week: Should ... Read More

Do you know how to convert grams to ounces? What about milliliters to teaspoons? Veterinarians figure out unit conversions on a daily basis when figuring out dosages for patient treatments. ... Read More

INDIGOZEAL asks: "My family has been on a car trip for six days with my eight-year-old female Lab. During the last few days, she's lost her appetite -- she'll eat ... Read More

I am noticing more "pet friendly" places to stay and visit lately, which supports the idea that more people are choosing to bring their pets on trips and vacations. Do ... Read More

Exotic Pets Guide Lianne McLeod offers interesting insight into rabbit communication. These seemingly "silent" animals have a lot to say! Knowing what is normal and what is not for your ... Read More

This diary is a bit different from the other diaries here -- it will be written by the spouse of a vet student. I think that most people will agree: ... Read More

MELTONWC asks: "I am having my dog neutered and having dental done on the same day. I know that he will need at least one tooth removed. My vet ... Read More

This tip is a simple but important one. If your cat "accepts" the litter substrate that you are currently using, it is wise to continue using that type/brand every time ... Read More

Horses Guide Katherine Blocksdorf offers a practical tip to keep your horse's water trough clean and safe.

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People have pets for many reasons. When thinking of having a dog as a pet, is important to consider not only what you are looking for in a dog, but ... Read More

The Vet School Diaries were started several years ago by Joanne, a student preparing for her freshman year at Cornell and continuing for the subsequent vet school years. Joanne has ... Read More

Late summer is the time to be on alert for various "invaders" from the plant world. As grasses and weeds dry out and seeds begin to scatter, this can mean ... Read More

JAMSHAN asks: "I'm considering switching my major from nursing to one that would allow me to fulfill the pre-vet requirements, but one major concern I have is the ability to ... Read More

Late summer is the most common time of year to see Fly Strike (Myasis). This unpleasant problem is caused when flies lay their eggs on diseased tissue or drainage of ... Read More

Did you know that the name "ferret" is derived from the latin furonem, which means "thief." I didn't know this! Learn all about ferrets in this "Ferrets 101" introduction, from ... Read More

This quiz features recent additions to the Veterinary Terminology section of this site. Take a peek now to refresh your memory, or go straight to the quiz to test your ... Read More

Also known as "pyotraumatic dermatitis", these common pet skin lesions are usually caused (and made worse) by biting, licking, or scratching. Here are some quick tips for relieving the itch ... Read More

VMCCLURE asks: "I have a mixed terrier type dog -- he was a rescue, and currently weighs 6 pounds. Problem: he licks EVERYTHING! He constantly darts his tongue in and ... Read More

A book on everything "cats"; useful for everyone from first time cat owners to experienced feline afficionados. This book details the history and interesting facts about cats. The health care ... Read More

Updated hot weather section with lots of information to keep your pets safe and possibly help other pets in need, too. Don't miss the excellent articles on heatstroke in cats ... Read More

I am relatively new to fishkeeping. I have had tanks for about 3 years now. My Dad always had fish tanks while I was growing up, but I didn't pay ... Read More

A viewer asks: "Does the color of the coat of a dog make much difference in the dog-days of summer?" Learn the answers to this interesting hot weather question and ... Read More