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Reptiles have been increasing greatly in popularity as pets in the United States over the past several years. According to surveys, in 2007 reptiles were kept as pets in 2%…

More than 2,000 years ago, a Greek physician, who came to be known as the Father of Medicine, stated, “All disease begins in the gut.” While many traditional medical systems…

Popular culture champions the dog as “man’s best friend,” and as a result, information and products aimed to help people give their dogs a better life abound. Dog owners will…

Vaccination. The concept itself is a covert fundamental of society and culture today as it allows for significant freedom of movement without fear of multiple fatal diseases. It seems as…

It’s not news that cats commonly get their own strain of coronavirus (FCoV). According to Niels Pedersen, PhD, DVM and distinguished professor at the University of California, Davis, in about…

Green Lipped Mussel has become increasingly popular as a natural support for managing osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs in the United States and around the world. But what it is, how…

“When Beth Emhoff (Gwyneth Paltrow) returns to Minnesota from a Hong Kong business trip, she attributes the malaise she feels to jet lag. However, two days later, Beth is dead,…

Certainly, dogs and cats have their own individual taste preferences just as we do. Some of our foods you may never guess pets crave. Who knew, for example, that many…

Helping a client determine when to euthanize their pet is one of the hardest conversations veterinary professionals encounter throughout their career. At such a sensitive time, it can be a…

Last night when taking our dogs for a walk, we passed another couple walking their two dogs. Casually chatting, the dog owner with his older Beagle said, “Cooper gets this…

Are you Thinking of starting your own veterinary practice?   A lot of thought and effort goes into this choice, while keeping in mind there will be little to no financial reward for at least the…

As a veterinarian practicing in the second decade of my career, I’ve been fortunate to have been continually surrounded by strong female leaders and mentors in the profession. However, that…