Did you know that French Bulldogs have displaced Labradors as the #1 dog in the United States? Celebrities such as Martha Stewart, Reese Witherspoon, Lady Gaga, and David Beckham are just a few of the celebrities who added one to their family. These fun-loving clowns are the topic of a hotly deba...

Do you own a breed prone to back pain, like the popular French Bulldog or dachshund, and worry they might be suffering silently? Not sure what signs to look out for or how to help them? Fear not, we've got your back! In this comprehensive guide, we're breaking down everything you need to know abo...

I field this question regularly, "Why do I even need to give fish oil to my dog? Isn't that already added to their food? This is an important question and one I will answer throughout this blog, as Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the regulation of many bodily functions and must be consumed i...

The Four Most Common Cancers, What You Need to Know About Cancer In Cats In this blog post we will focus on four types of the most common cancer found in cats. Awareness of these common cancers will empower you to know what to look for. Cancer caught early has the best outcome. The four most comm...

  I still remember what a huge adjustment it was to move from the Animal Medical Center in New York City to a hospital in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. It was perplexing to me how traffic would stop when pedestrians entered the crosswalk on Wilshire Boulevard (compared to New York, wher...

You need to exercise. Your four-legged friend is staring at the leash. What are you waiting for? Often, in our busy schedules, we can carve out time for regular walks with our dog during the day. In fact, I was astounded that 50% of pet owners do not take their dog walking for regular exercise (1...

Did you know that one out of three dogs suffer from sound sensitivity or fear of loud noises? It's more common than you think, and canine anxiety disorders from traumatic experiences to repeated exposure to fireworks, thunder, and even loud vehicles like trash trucks! In this blog post, we will c...

The ASPCA Poison Control Center for Dogs and Cats just released their top 10 poisons for dogs and cats. Moving up the list is marijuana. The top 10 pet poisons are as follows: Chocolate Grapes/raisins Ibuprofen Xylitol Bromethalin (rat poison) Marijuana (dogs are falling for this one) Onions/chi...

Canine acute diarrhea is a common health issue that dog owners can often face. In the past, dogs' go-to treatment for diarrhea was the antibiotic metronidazole, also known as Flagyl. More recently, metronidazole as a treatment for acute diarrhea in dogs has several drawbacks, including negative e...

Veterinarians nationwide are reporting an increasing number of dogs affected by upper respiratory infections. Since there are no official reporting agency cases, there is disagreement and confusion over whether there is a new pathogen, an increase in the usual pathogens, or coinfections. What we ...

Cat parents are known to have a fierce love for their feline friends. For many cat owners, their cats are more than pets, and they are like their children. This special bond between cat parents and their cats makes them unique, and what better way to celebrate it than with a thoughtful gift? In t...

As a dog lover, you will agree that your dog is part of your family. They bring unconditional love and joy into our lives, and they make every moment special. We treat them like babies and love them unconditionally. This love and bond between a dog and their human is special, and we celebrate it ...