Medical & Preventative Care

Making a Pet First Aid Kit for Cats and Dogs

Having a pet first aid kit will help you be prepared to keep your pet healthy and safe While you should take your pet to the veterinarian for any major ailments, it is important to be...

11 Fall Pet Dangers to Avoid

The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, find out the top 11 fall pet dangers to avoid The crisp chill of autumn is upon us, that means changing leaves, cozy sweaters, and lots of holidays...

The Heat is On: Preventing Heat Stroke in Cats and Dogs

During summertime, everyone loves to be outside – and that includes your family pet Whether he’s hanging out in the backyard, heading to the beach, or going for a hike, pets always...

How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails

Most dog owners relinquish the job of clipping their dog's nails to a groomer or veterinarian Your dog may not like to have his paws touched, but trimming his nails need not become an...

What are Hot Spots and How to Treat Them?

Written by Dr Elizabette Cohen, Veterinarian, Radio Personality & Pet Owner A Hot Spot is technically called Acute Moist Dermatitis It is a condition caused by the pet himself or...

Making a Pet First Aid Kit for Cats and Dogs

Having a pet first aid kit will help you be prepared to keep your pet healthy and safe While you should take your pet to the veterinarian for any major ailments, it is important to be...

Identifying and Treating your Dog’s Joint Problems

Joint problems can be trying for both you and your dog Help your dog by knowing the signs and the treatments Joint problems are common in many dogs and can affect them in a variety ways,...

Protect Your Dog From the Flu

If you think flu season affects humans, think again There are strains of dog flu as well and it’s up to you to keep your dog’s health in check When flu season rolls around, you’re...

Caring for a Pregnant Dog

Caring for a pregnant dog has many challenges, but in the end, it is all worth the extra effort Hopefully, you were able to get your dog examined by a veterinarian and updated all...

What You Should Know About Bed Bugs

By Dr Elizabette Cohen   “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite” was practical advice for a good night’s sleep back in the eighteen hundreds when you needed to make...

Dealing With Allergies to Cats and Dogs

If you or your partner suffers from cat or dog allergies, it can make owning one very difficult Around fifteen percent of the United States population suffers from dog or cat allergies, so...

Kennel Cough and Your Dog

Kennel Cough is among the most common of canine diseases and it’s important to be familiar with it Kennel Cough is a term used to describe a very common ailment in dogs that involves...

The Heat is On: Preventing Heat Stroke in Cats and Dogs

During summertime, everyone loves to be outside – and that includes your family pet Whether he’s hanging out in the backyard, heading to the beach, or going for a hike, pets always...

Is Your Dog Overweight?

Canine obesity is an escalating problem in the US and can severely impact a dog’s quality of life If your dog is too heavy, she’s not alone Recent studies suggest that 40 percent of...

Summer Safety for Your Dog

Summer means spending more time outdoors, but be aware of hazards that pose a safety risk to your dog Many people welcome the summer months as a time to get outside and spend more time...