Finding chocolate wrappers near your dog can be immediately concerning. Even when your dog appears normal, waiting for vomiting, shaking, or other symptoms may delay necessary care. During more than 15 years of veterinary practice in Minnesota, I have learned...
A possible pregnancy can make every change feel important. You may notice that your dog seems different after her heat...
A dog who suddenly stops eating or cannot keep food down can leave you worried and unsure about what to do next. Pancreatitis is one possible cause, and it can range from mild illness to an emergency requiring hospital care....
Hearing your puppy hiccup repeatedly can be surprising, especially when you cannot tell whether the sound is harmless. As a...
A pot-bellied kitten. A pale, rice-sized fleck near the tail. A thread-like strand in the litter box. These are the three images that usually send a cat owner searching for...
Seeing your dog fall, stiffen, paddle, drool, or stop responding can make every second feel much longer. Your next few actions matter, but they can stay simple. If the seizure...
Have you ever caught your dog watching you eat a potato and wondered if sharing a small bite is safe? As a pet parent, I know how tempting it can...
Eye trouble rarely gives cat families time to be sure what they are seeing. A cat eye infection can start with tearing, redness, or squinting, but the same signs can...
Do you remember chalky white piles scattered across lawns and sidewalks when you were younger? It was such a familiar sight in the 1970s and 1980s that realizing it has...
Finding fleas crawling through your cat’s coat can be upsetting, especially when your cat seems tired or stops eating. A few fleas can multiply quickly, and a heavy infestation may...
