If you’ve been working from home since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’ve likely enjoyed the time spent with your furry coworker—although your cat may have other ideas about your constant presence. Pets are an excellent way to break up a boring Zoom meeting, offer stress relief, create ice-breakers, help form coworker bonds, and [...]

In a critical situation, you don’t want to be coercing your cat into a carrier for a trip to your veterinarian, or to our emergency clinic. However, some situations require urgent care, and your feline friend must be transported to a veterinary facility for immediate attention. To help you keep your cool during an emergency, [...]

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a foul-smelling fluid deposit from your pet’s hind end, you’ve likely experienced an anal gland expression. Anal gland fluid, whose odor is often compared to smelly fish, creates an unforgettable smell that is difficult to eliminate from your clothes, furniture, or nostrils. Although you wish your [...]

As we age, most of us tend to suffer from the aches and pains associated with arthritis—including dogs and cats. However, pets are much better at hiding discomfort, and they keep their moans and groans to themselves, so it’s up to dedicated pet owners to spot the pain commonly seen with osteoarthritis. With early detection [...]

These days, a cough, including a cough from a dog, can cause panic, despite the fact that dogs don’t seem to become truly ill with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. But, since your pooch likely does not have a COVID-19 infection, why are they disturbing your sleep with that hacking cough coming from the foot of [...]