I Gotta Chew!

I Gotta Chew!  I spend a lot of time writing articles about dental disease in cats and dogs. You might get tired of articles about teeth, but dental disease is the second most common disease we veterinarians see on a daily basis. (Second to obesity and people get...

Pain in Pets

Pain in Pets  No one wants to feel pain. It is estimated that 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain. I am not a fan of pain. In fact, I’m pretty wimpy about it. If I’m in pain, you’ll know it. But our pets are a different story. While some...

What We Are Thankful For

What We Are Thankful For  When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of going around the table and saying what we were thankful for. In that same spirit, I asked around the hospital to see what our staff is thankful for this time of year. Dr. Pope was fighting a...

Halloween Hazards

Halloween Hazards  Halloween is right around the corner, and folks are already planning their spooky outings. They have names like Fear Fest, Fright Fest, and Halloween Horror Nights.  This is a fun time for us, but often not for our pets. Let’s talk about some of the...