How would your dog or cat be cared for overnight and on weekends should the need arise? Please do tell. And if you’re not sure, no time like the present to find out. [More]

Have you ever accompanied your dog or cat to “the back” of the hospital? Was it a good experience for you? How about for your pet? [More]

Never before, during my almost 30 years as a veterinarian, have I encountered such rapid and profound changes in client expectations. We’ve entered what I like to refer to as “The Age of the Empowered Client”. [More]

Have you ever been “paid a visit” or received a “gentle nudge” from a beloved pet that has passed away? [More]

You can call me superstitious or call me crazy, but I stand firm in my belief that certain dog names should be completely avoided. Yes your new pup may be just as sweet as sugar, but call her “Sugar” and you can just about be guaranteed that she will develop sugar diabetes later in life. Thinking of calling your dog “Lucky”? Really? Are you kidding me?! Every “Lucky” I’ve ever known was lucky enough to get kicked by a horse, run over by a truck, lose an eye in a dog fight, fall off a cliff, o [More]