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 ...

Don't let those leftover turkey parts go to waste! Instead of tossing out the necks, bones, and giblets, transform them into a mouthwatering broth that will not only elevate your soups but also bring joy to your furry friends. Bone broth is not only packed with flavor, but it also boasts a myriad...

Why should you care about PFAs? Pets are our sentinels for exposure to environmental contaminants. Think food is diverted to pets that are unfit for consumption. Think of fish caught in contaminated waters. Think anything but organic being diverted to our pets. They are also intimately exposed to...

Eighty percent of dogs with lymphoma present with enlarged lymph nodes that are peripheral! If you have a breed that is overrepresented for lymphoma, it's important for you to know where these lymph nodes are so that you can detect them early. Lymphoma is typically very aggressive, so intervening...

As a pet owner, you're always looking for the best ways to keep your furry friend healthy and happy. One way to do this is by adding bone broth to their diet. Not only is it packed with nutrients, it's a great way to make use of all parts of the chicken. Let's dive into the benefits of bone broth...