Reference the term “hot spot” these days and one thinks about a point of Internet access. Not so for veterinarians who reserve the term “hot spot” for a common skin problem capable of causing canine misery, particularly in the spring and summer when allergies and flea... [More]

  Photo Credit: © Kathie Meier We’re all familiar with the Ben Franklin adage, “An ounce of prevention is with a pound of cure.” But how does this actually translate into dollars and cents when it comes to the health of our pets? Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has answe... [More]

  Photo Credit: © Susannah Kay Does your dog awake from her sleep in a puddle of urine? Does she dribble urine when she stands up or is walking about? If so, she has involuntary urine leakage, known as urinary incontinence. Not only can this be bothersome and even embarrassing (dare I an... [More]

  Photo Credit: © Steven Turville The work veterinarians perform is not unlike that of pediatricians. In neither exam room can the patients directly “tell” their stories. They are unable to say, “Doc, it hurts every time my leg bends this way.” or,  “I ... [More]

  Gross title, I know, particularly for those of you not in a medical profession. It takes a strong stomach to read about vomit (and poop, for that matter), but I hope you will take a few minutes to ponder the following information. It just may prove beneficial in caring for your pet’s h... [More]