Dogs can vomit for all sorts of reasons, from scarfing down something they shouldn’t to serious underlying health issues. Unlike in humans, a dog vomiting can be a sign of

I was living on the Big Island of Hawaii, taking care of two of the greatest dogs I’ve ever met.  Maui, a 12-year-old rotund Jack Russell Terrier, and his companion

My technician and I just got back from a wonderful veterinary ophthalmology conference and would like to share some things we learned. Cats and Dogs are susceptible to several disease

Few things are as frustrating for cat owners as discovering their feline friend has been peeing outside the litter box. Whether it’s on furniture, clothing, or the floor, inappropriate urination

If your kitty vomits up a hairball, the vomiting might have been caused by the hairball. But most vomiting in cats has nothing to do with hairballs.  More importantly, a cat

Bringing home new animals can be stressful to all parties involved. Pre-planning makes life easier for everybody. In today’s article, let’s take the stress out of animal introductions by looking

We all know obesity is an epidemic in our society today, and our cats are no exception to this rule. Roughly 70% of the cats I see in my practice are

A cat’s sense of smell is incredibly sharp and plays a vital role in how they interact with their environment. With an olfactory system far more sensitive than that of

Tuna is a popular treat for many cats, but is it really safe for them to eat regularly? While many pet owners assume that fish is a natural and healthy

Bad breath in our pets is exactly like it is in humans. Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease (tartar and gingivitis) generally cause bad breath in pets.  In the “old