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10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

From the Vet: Biggest Pet Peeves

Like anyone, veterinarians have challenges in their profession. It’s not always cute puppies and kittens! In fact, veterinary medicine, while largely rewarding, can be a stressful field. Oftentimes, pet owners will cause issues for veterinarians, and get in the way of their pets' care. We asked our veterinary adviser, Dr. Bruce Little, DVM, what his...

Beyond Nine Lives: Picking Your New Pet

This is a sponsored post by Elizabeth Arguelles, veterinarian and owner of Just Cats Clinic at Lake Anne Plaza. Picking the right cat to bring into your house is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. The…

How to help animals in shelters and rescues

Want to help animals in shelters? Here are a few ways you can help animal shelters and rescues that do so much for animals, people and your community

What Dog Breed Are You?

Do you ever wonder what kind of dog breed you'd be if you were a dog? Take this quiz and find out!

Why Animal Shelters Should Stop Using the Label 'Pit Bull'

Labels are often inaccurate and could be driving off potential adopters, researchers say.

Beyond the Veterinary Clinic: Caring for a Dog with Cancer

While you can count on our veterinary clinic for help in fighting your dog’s cancer, you will still need to provide day-to-day care. Here’s how.

Behind the scenes at an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

The American Animal Hospital Association gives its seal of approval to veterinary hospitals that achieve a certain standard of practice, and pet expert Steve Dale highlights his own pets' animal hospital, Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, one of the first practices to gain AAHA accreditation. According to veterinarian Natalie Marks, AAHA requires that practices adhere to numerous guidelines for achieving excellence including staff knowledge and skills…

Living With Cats: Our Top Cat Behavior, Training and Lifestyle Stories

It's National Cat Day, and we're celebrating by sharing 10 of our most popular cat stories of the year. Did your favorite tale make the list?

What Makes YOU Feel Appreciated at Your Veterinary Hospital?

It's no secret that many veterinary professionals aren't paid anywhere near what they're worth. By now, we know we're not in vet med for the money.

21 Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your Pet

Making Veterinary Visits Less Scary

One of my goals as a veterinarian is to make visits to the hospital enjoyable for pets. That is no small task. Read more

Don't Commit These Fails in the Veterinary Clinic Waiting Room

Ever walked into a vet’s waiting room only to run smack into an aggressive dog straining against the full length of his Flexi-leash?

Your Veterinary Practice ~ Buying, Selling and Merging

Your Veterinary Practice- Buying, Selling and Merging. Aimed at helping veterinarians with buying or selling a practice. Written and edited by veterinary practice experts at Simmons who have gathered and documented many issues facing veterinarians today.

Veterinary visits help keep pets, humans healthy

Pets may transmit bacteria, parasites and even rabies to their owners, writes physician Anthony Komaroff, a Harvard Medical School professor. Dr. Komaroff recommends that all pets undergo regular veterinary visits for preventive care such as deworming and vaccinations. Additionally, commonsense practices including thorough hand-washing will help prevent problems, adds Dr. Komaroff.

My Calls to the Vet Since Getting My First Pet

This is Hallie Cantor, calling about my dog, Robbie. She’s fine, but she hasn’t peed in two hours. Could she have a U.T.I.?