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Valentine’s Day is a day for big surprises. You may set up a display full of chocolates, or have a home-cooked meal prepared for your love. However, the last surprise you want is to have to go to the vet because your pet ate something they shouldn’t. Learn which dangerous foods to avoid for pets...

Pets are family! And like any family member, their well-being and happiness hinges on having a close bond with the rest of the family. Pets who experience plenty of our loving affection will feel secure in their home and are less likely to experience stress. Therefore, bonding with pets is not just a fun pastime,...

The spread of avian influenza amongst animals has some pet parents asking, “Can pets get bird flu?” The answer is yes; although cases are rare, bird flu has infected pet birds as well as cats and dogs. We therefore recommend pet parents take a few extra safety precautions and familiarize themselves with the symptoms of...

This sweet potato mash for pets makes an easy and healthy treat for both cats and dogs. It works great for special occasions like Thanksgiving or when your furkiddo is feeling a little under the weather. This recipe is designed to be stored in the fridge for easy serving whenever you want to spoil your...

It’s Fall and everything is pumpkin-y and orange-y. We begin to decorate our houses, we start looking for coordinated costumes for ourselves and our little furry munchkins. There’s an extra spring in their step too, as they start to enjoy the crisp fall air and all the warmth of family this season brings! While everything for us is fall-ready,...

Help your furkiddo beat the heat this summer with this tasty banana yogurt ice treats recipe for cats and dogs! This vet formulated recipe is only 3 ingredients and is super easy to make. It is a healthy snack that will help keep them cool and can be used to help fussy eaters to get...

We love sushi, so it only makes sense our furkiddos would too! Sushi shouldn’t be fed to your pet as a regular meal but it makes a nice treat on special occasions. This salmon sushi recipe for dogs and cats is easy to make and can be enjoyed by humans and furry ones alike! When...

This month as we talk about an integrative approach to pet health, we wanted to discuss the powerful benefits of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs in helping to improve liver function and protect the liver from the side effects of pharmaceuticals. We'll discuss this, along with the many uses of Milk Thistle for cats and dogs.

What Should I Feed My Pet with Cancer? My love for rescuing animals motivated me to study veterinary medicine. I have always had a house full of pets. All cats and dogs that I rescued were from the streets. In fact, for quite a long time, I was sharing my life with 4 dogs and...

The summer sun is setting, and the cooler fall weather is on its way. Fall brings along some unique dangers for our pets. Unfortunately, in my time in veterinary clinics, I have seen many pets present with acute toxicity caused by a number of substances. If you suspect your pet may have eaten something and...