Senior and geriatric pets are a growing segment of the pet population largely due to advances in preventative health care and treatment options for various diseases and conditions. Elderly pets are also more prone to developing a chronic illness. These illnesses often have clinical signs that may be...

Veterinary behavior expert Dr. E'Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB discusses some general principles for setting puppies up for success in house training and preventing house soiling problems.  Learn more about House Soiling  

The use and advocacy of cannabis-based therapies has been a hot topic in the world of human medicine for some time. We frequently hear reports of proposed legislation to legalize cannabis-based products for medicinal and/or recreational use. With the increase in interest and awareness about the medi...

One of the harmful consequences of the human use of illicit drugs is the unintentional exposure of pets. With the legalization of marijuana in some states, the reports of marijuana toxicity in pets has increased. A pet's exposure to marijuana can be deadly. Marijuana is a psychoactive (mind-alt...

Calcium is widely found throughout the body and is required for many vital functions. It plays a role in many processes including cell growth, clotting of blood, nerve function, muscle contraction, hormone secretion, and bone formation to name a few. The regulation of calcium concentration in the b...

Cats and Scratching: A Match Made in Heaven? Cat ownership offers plenty of little joys: you get a cute and entertaining snuggle buddy and playmate whose behavior is endlessly fascinating, with the added bonus of having a dedicated pest control specialist living in your home. But if your pet start...

Since the time of their domestication until only a few decades ago, dogs spent the majority of their time working with their masters in the wild, in the fields, or even in the streets. Modern life and the necessities of work don’t generally allow for this same side-by-side constant togethernes...

Pet Bunny on the Way? Make Sure You Read This First Rabbits certainly are cute. It’s difficult to see a fluffy little bunny and not want to take it home with you. But like dogs and cats, rabbits have specific care needs, and if you’re new to rabbit ownership, some of those needs may act...