Breed Discrimination – Is Your Dog at Risk?

Discrimination among humans is (unfortunately) not unheard of nowadays, however, it largely stays “under the radar” due to laws.  But

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Bad Pet Breath? Poor Oral Hygiene Is the Likely Culprit

Bad Breath?  Poor Oral Hygiene Is the Likely Culprit Does your dog or cat have breath that could peel the

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Probiotics and Prebiotics – Could They Help My Dog?

Probiotics and prebiotics have been out on the market for more than a decade and many people incorporate them into

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Detergent Pods Endanger Pets

User-Friendly and Pet Hazard?: Detergent Pods Everybody seems to love those “new” detergent pods that are available for laundry and

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Kennel Cough – What Is It and Should I Vaccinate?

Recently in the Chicago area, veterinarians have seen an increase in cases of kennel cough, also known as canine infectious

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Pet Cremation

The hardest part about owning a pet is when it is time to say goodbye. Our pets are an important

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Holiday Feasting and Your Dog’s Bellyache

The holidays are upon us and in the United States, this means a good 6 weeks of feasting from Thanksgiving

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Holiday Hazards for your Pets

We’ve all been busy these last couple of weeks decking the halls and trimming the tree in preparation for holiday

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Trifexis

As an American veterinarian living in Europe – I have been intrigued by the concern and internet rumours surrounding the

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Pet Sunburns and Vitamin D

Most people enjoying soaking up a little sun during the summer months and providing our bodies with natural Vitamin D. 

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The Dog Days of Summer – Safety in the Sun

The Dog Days of Summer – Safety in the Sun Summer is in full swing and we are soaking up

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Ice Water Causes Bloat: Fact or Fiction?

Over the last week, a blog article about canine bloat and ice has hit social media and has many dog

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3D Printers and Your Pet

Every day I see a medical or scientific news brief that leaves me breathless. 3D printing is one of such

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Marijuana Poisoning in Pets

With two states in the US making recreational marijuana legal, veterinarians have seen a rise in marijuana poisoning cases in

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Pet First Aid and the ABCs

I encourage all pet owners to be prepared when it comes to responding to emergencies. Most of the time our

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Pregnancy in Dogs – What to Expect When She’s Expecting

While many pets nowadays are spayed or neutered, there are others that welcome the opportunity to have more pups in

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Spring Allergies in Dogs

It is springtime in the Northern Hemisphere and the trees, grasses and flowers are emerging from their wintertime slumber. For

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Prevent your Pets from getting Frostbite

This winter has been exceptionally harsh for many Americans – especially those living in the Deep South.  It seems that

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Dental Treats for Pets

Dental Treats for Pets – Helpful or Harmful? February is Pet Dental Month in the US, Canada and several other

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Health Risks for Overweight Cats

Americans comprise one of the fattest societies on the planet and 1 out of 3 adults is overweight or obese.

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