As the temperatures outside rise, many people open their home and car windows to let in the fresh air. Most pet owners assume that dogs and cats have a natural ... Read More

As readers of this site know by now, I am a huge fan of adopting pets from shelters, rescues and other pet-in-need situations. I am also very much in favor ... Read More

Most lipomas are watched and not surgically removed, but if they are large, impede movement or function, or suspected of being malignant, they are removed surgically. This is a surgical step-by-step ... Read More

I have written several articles about saving money on pet bills and health insurance for pets. This story isn't about pet health insurance, though. What if the unthinkable happens, and ... Read More

Discovering a lump on your pet is often a scary finding. The first thing to do is make an appointment with your vet for help in determining what the lump ... Read More

One of the most common types of lumps in pets, especially dogs, is a fatty tumor called a lipoma. Learn about lipomas, their occurrences, and treatment options in this FAQ. Photo: ... Read More

Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis (HGE) in dogs is a sudden-onset episode of vomiting and diarrhea, often very bloody in nature. The exact cause is unknown, but there are many theories. Stress may ... Read More

Most people have their vet's phone number close at hand, if not memorized. What about other types of animal emergencies? Do you know who to call when you witness a ... Read More

This list is a general "before the trip" preparedness checklist to help make your trip as worry-free as possible. Your pet may have special needs not covered on this list. ... Read More

Hot spots, or to use the medical term "pyotraumatic dermatitis," are red, inflamed, oozing, and often itchy or painful all at the same time. What causes hot spots, and what ... Read More

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 17–23, 2009, and both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are promoting safety tips and prevention. ... Read More

As we learned in this interview with Geoff Tucker DVM, horse teeth need to be floated regularly. Failure to do this routine equine dental care is the number one dental ... Read More

Summer and holiday weekends are almost upon us. I am noticing more "pet friendly" places to stay and visit lately, which supports the idea that more people are choosing to ... Read More

What would it be like to have a practice without a clinic? Specifically, what is life like on the road for a veterinary dentist? Dr. Tucker sees several horses a ... Read More

I focus often on the importance of dental health for pets -- keeping your pet's teeth clean and cared for, including professional cleanings and at home care. What about horses? ... Read More

This is the first segment of a six-part interview with veterinarian Geoff Tucker DVM. Dr. Tucker is a mobile veterinarian specializing in equine dentistry. Do you know what it means ... Read More

The decision to add a new pet to the family is one that should not be taken lightly. Stories of animals being returned to the shelter, for whatever reason, are ... Read More

The decision to add a new pet to the family is one that should not be taken lightly. Stories of animals being returned to the shelter, for whatever reason, are ... Read More

This is a companion gallery to my six-part interview with Beth Brookhouser of the SPCA for Monterey County California. In this gallery, see some startling "before" and hopeful "after" cases ... Read More

A common question (and worry) of cat owners relates to black spots that just seem to "appear" on the lips, nose and eye margins, especially on orange colored cats. What ... Read More

For the latest news, please see the H1N1 and Animal News Archive I received a notice from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today alerting veterinarians that a swine herd in ... Read More

For the latest news, please see the H1N1 and Animal News Archive Lianne McLeod, DVM, (former) About.com Guide to Exotic Pets, has information about your pet pigs and ferrets. Unlike dogs ... Read More