Nothing's fancier or more refreshing than a cuppa at afternoon tea, is there? If you're a black tea lover, your dog or cat may potentially benefit from the aromatic leaves too. Here in the U.S., I've predominately been a coffee drinker myself. But when my dog had mild eye discharge, my hunky Irish husband, also … Continue reading Life Hack: Pet Edition #3: TEA-rrific Eye Cleaner
Do you already have your spooky or sexy Halloween costume all picked out? Or are you more excited for the endless supplies of candy on All Hallows' Eve? (Gotta admit, I'm probably looking forward to the latter more.) Whatever your Halloween plans are this year, be sure to keep yourย dog or cat out of harm's … Continue reading Don’t Be Such a Scaredy Cat: Pet Tips for a Howling Halloween
Love animals? Love the outdoors? Love embracing your inner nerd? Then, Pokรฉmon GO just got way more addictive for you! An unexpected result of the game (which is really just bird watching 2.0, right?) is its ability to help pets. The app has helped its users get in shape by inadvertently making exercise fun (talk … Continue reading Pokรฉmon GO, Pokรฉmon Sit, Pokรฉmon Stay
The Canine Adventures of Molly and Maggie: Crossing the Street by James Westerhaus Author James Westerhaus developed the book series The Canine Adventures of Molly and Maggie based on the different personalities of his two dogs: Molly, the energetic and fearless Yorkshire Terrier, and her little sister Maggie, the timid and loving Cockapoo. Molly is … Continue reading Christmas in July!: Recommended Pet-Themed Children’s Book
'Tis the time of year that we vets seeย an increased incidence of snake bites-- both venomous and non-venomous. Dr. James Murray of Heartwood Animal Hospital in Youngsville, North Carolina, explains what to do and what not to do if your pet gets in a tussle with a slithering serpent. "Most dogs tend to be bitten … Continue reading My Anaconda Don’t…: Protecting Your Dogs and Cats from Snake Bites
An Open Letter to the Veterinary Community Like so many of my wonderful colleagues in the seemingly vast yet surprisingly close-knit profession of veterinary medicine, I was born loving animals. Nearly every memory of my childhood involves my family's Dalmatian or one of our adopted kitties. Being raised Christian also left me pondering how I … Continue reading How I’m Forging My Own Path as a Vet and as a Person