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 what cat worms look like, and the picture in their...
Seeing your dog fall, stiffen, paddle, drool, or stop responding can make every second feel much longer. Your next few...
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 come from conjunctivitis, a scratch, or deeper eye disease. With...
Do you remember chalky white piles scattered across lawns and sidewalks when you were younger? It was such a familiar...
Hearing your puppy hiccup repeatedly can be surprising, especially when you cannot tell whether the sound is harmless. As a licensed veterinarian with years of clinical experience, I understand why...
A Bernese Mountain Dog has a quiet way of becoming the heart of a home. One minute, they are leaning against your legs; the next, they are watching the family...
Hearing your dog retch without bringing anything up is frightening, especially when you cannot tell if it is a cough or an emergency. Dog dry heaving means your dog makes...
Your dog swallowed something harmful, and every minute feels urgent. As a veterinarian, I recommend calling a veterinary clinic or pet poison service before reaching for hydrogen peroxide. How to...
I’ve watched plenty of dog owners walk into my Minnesota clinic asking the same question: what can I give my dog for pain? It’s a fair question, and often an...
A heat cycle can bring spotting, restlessness, clinginess, and plenty of questions about what is normal. Those visible signs may continue for two to three weeks, even though the full...
