Oh my god! Is that a bump I feel? My pet has cancer! They are going to die! There is a fairly common feeling of panic in most owners when they find a lump or a bump on their furry friend. The most important thing to do is to STAY CALM. Then mark the bump…
Here’s a question that will surely stir up some controversy. Are big dogs smarter than small dogs? Well, some researchers recently studied this question (and published their findings in the journal Animal Cognition) have an answer. If you have a small dog you may not like what it is. Because, according to their study, dogs…
Sometimes your dog is acting not themselves but you can’t really tell where or why they are feeling off. These are challenging situations because your vet will need clues about what made you come in. Information about changes is the most important for these types of cases. A physical exam will likely help your vet…
The list our vet tech shares below is one ALL dog owners should become very familiar with. Because we all want our dogs to be healthy. And the foods we feed our dogs (whether it’s dog food or “human” food) play a MAJOR role in our dog’s health. So to help you with that, our…
Wipe out eye boogers when you see them. They are easier to get out when they are fresh. Dogs with crazy longish face fur like Shih-tzus have nose fur that gets goopy with eye discharge. Keeping the hair trimmed around the eyes is important in grooming. DON’T USE SCISSORS to cut this hair. You could…
If you feel it may be time to have your pet put to sleep there are several logistical things to consider. Do you want to be present when your pet passes? Who else will be there? Do you want to have this procedure done in your home or in your vet’s office? Will you want…
If your pet is limping then there is likely discomfort somewhere. The most important thing to decide is if you need to go to the vet or not. Why Is My Dog Limping? Some things that may help your vet decide what to do is to note which leg it is (do this from the…
