One of the challenges of veterinary medicine, and pet ownership, is deciphering what an animal’s body is saying to us. Because our pets can’t use words to tell us what’s wrong, we have to ‘read’ their body language to figure out what’s going on. Understanding an animal’s body language can be especially challenging when it… Read More

  “At about 12:30 a.m. on a Sunday, our three-year-old Lhasa Apso, Piper, became very ill,” begins pet parent Nancy. “I was up with her all night and made an appointment with my vet early the next morning. He diagnosed her with a bacterial infection based on lab tests (bloodwork, urinalysis), then gave her a… Read More

Buster has been adopted as of June 2019! Discover more adoptable pets in the Healthy Paws and Pawsitive Alliance “Why Not Me?” program. We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  MEET BUSTER! Breed: Mixed Breed Age/Gender/Size: 4 ½ … Read More

Every year on May 28, barbecue fans celebrate National Brisket Day, a “holiday” that honors the famous cut of meat that’s known as much for Texas barbecue as it is a Passover tradition. But did you know plenty of people have named their pets “Brisket”? We reached out to our pet parents to share stories… Read More

Like people, dogs can suffer from a wide range of orthopedic injuries. Physical rehabilitation is necessary to help repair these injuries and restore normal function to the affected limb. Proper rehabilitation reduces pain, strengthens muscles, and enables a smooth recovery back to everyday activities. Interestingly, canine physical rehabilitation is a relatively recent development, beginning when… Read More

The quick answer: Yes, dogs can eat peas. Green peas, including sugar snap peas, snow peas, and English peas are safe to share with your dog. In fact, you may find that your dog already eats peas as they are a common ingredient in many dog foods. Dogs can eat peas fresh, frozen, thawed, or boiled… Read More

If you have a cat, you’ve likely heard your veterinarian mention a disease called feline panleukopenia. Feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease, is now relatively uncommon, thanks to the widespread use of effective vaccines against the disease. Although your cat is unlikely to develop feline panleukopenia, it is still worth learning a… Read More

Tiger has been adopted as of May 2019! Discover more adoptable pets in the Healthy Paws and Pawsitive Alliance “Why Not Me?” program. We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  MEET  TIGER! Breed: Domestic Medium Hair Age/Gender/Size: 10… Read More