Anxiety can affect dog behavior in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. Weather changes and summer thunderstorms may be causing your dog to respond with anxious behavior, or maybe your dog is experiencing separation anxiety as you return to the office. Perhaps your puppy is struggling when...

Is there any better feeling than giving a sweet rescue cat a second chance at life by adopting her into your forever family? Well, June is Adopt A Cat month and we can’t think of a better time to expand your family with a four-legged friend. Here are some tips...

In today's society, our dogs are viewed as members of the family. Rightfully so, our canine companions are now treated with the same love and attention that new parents would shower upon their newborn child. More than ever before, we are specifically paying attention to what our dogs eat. You...

Authored by: Dr. Lindsey, DVM Ear mites are most known for infecting cats or kittens, but ear mites can also live on dogs, ferrets, and rabbits. Ear mites are also known as Otodectes cynotis. They are very contagious and get transmitted from direct contact with an affected animal. Ear mites can...

Authored by: Dr. Lindsey, DVM Most cats will defecate every 24-36 hours. If they don’t, they could be constipated. This topic hits close to home as I’m currently dealing with my personal cat having constipation problems due to kidney failure. Constipation is an accumulation of feces in the colon that results...

Your dog is naturally curious. He loves to run jump and explore. While he’s frolicking and living his best doggy life, accidents can happen. The best thing you can do is to prepare yourself for any bumps, abrasions, or other minor injuries before they occur. It’s a good idea to...

If there’s anything the Pandemic has taught us, it’s that grocery delivery is great. Like, seriously great. It saves time. It saves resources. And it’s just plain convenient! And while you can likely order your pet some kibble from the grocery store, or raw ingredients if you make your own...

Authored by: Dr. Lindsey, DVM The medical term for dry eye in dogs is keratoconjunctivitis sicca or KCS. It’s a common eye problem that is from decreased or inadequate tear production. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca means inflammation of the cornea and surrounding tissues from drying. Tears are required to lubricate the cornea and...

  What is Dog Aggression?  Many people associate aggression with a mean dog, but aggressive behavior can mean a lot of different things when it comes to canines: protecting, guarding, defending, and negotiating social situations are all common reasons for dog aggression. After all, dogs can’t exactly use their words...

Authored by: Dr. Lindsey, DVM Obesity in cats is an incredibly common concern with many pet parents. It is a preventable disease in cats. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 33.8% of cats in America are obese. Cats are considered overweight when they weigh 10-20% more than their ideal...