Vet Talks

Subtle changes in your dog or cat’s behavior or body language may not necessarily alarm you to visit your vet, but it actually signifies that a disease process is going on.

With the hot moist heat, pollen, and outdoor activities (like swimming) our dogs do, summer at my holistic veterinary practice seems to be the season for dog ear infections.

Although not entirely preventable, there certainly are things that the caring cat-guardian can do to reduce the frequency and severity of hairballs in cats.

Prevention and Control through informed cat caretakers are essential to survival. In fact, some cats with feline leukemia virus infection can live without major diseases for several years if they have good supportive care.

With a little preparation and knowledge, you and your pet can have a stress-free road trip filled with fun memories to last a lifetime.

Lately, my holistic veterinary clinic in Virginia has been inundated with cats, dogs, and other animals having eye issues. ‘Great!’, I thought to myself, what an inspired time to give all you some information on at-home eye care for your pet, common eye health issues to look out for, tests your veterinarian may perform, and...