Tag Archives: pet insurance

Saying a Good Goodbye

A man holding a cat
As a veterinarian for more than 25 years — and a pet owner — I know how difficult it is for pet owners to talk about or even ask about

Heartworm Prevention

Infro Graph of the heartworm cycle on cats and dogs
Are heartworms becoming resistant to preventive medications? This week marks the first day of spring and for many dogs and cats, spring means a trip to the veterinarian’s office for

Thinking Outside of the Box: Creative Medical Solutions

Creative solutions to manage tough medical issues. My colleagues at The Animal Medical Center have recently come up with innovative solutions to two very interesting cases that I’d like to

Facebook Gets a Puppy

Selecting Your New Puppy There is a new face on Facebook and it belongs to a dog. The dog, known as Beast, is not just any dog; he belongs to

Take the Kidney Kwiz in Honor of World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day (March 10, 2011) serves to remind us how important early detection and treatment of kidney disease is in our pets. Estimates indicate 0.5-1.5% of dogs and 1-3%