November 07, 2014
When you’re unsure if you’re using the right dog brush—or you’re just in the market for a new brush for dogs—where do you start? Picking the right tool to give your dog a shiny, healthy, and...
Read MoreOctober 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s not a pretty topic, but somebody’s got to talk about it: butt scooting. What a drag. Sure, sometimes the sight makes us giggle, but the cause is no laughing matter. When fecal quality and...
October 15, 2014 | Supplements
As we edge closer to November weather, we’re also approaching Adopt a Senior Pet Month – and it’s as good a time as any to discuss what it takes to care for an older pet. One thing that’s reassuring...
October 07, 2014 | Uncategorized
Looking to adopt your first shelter dog? There are a few tips you should know before signing the papers. We’ve covered the topic before, but it’s especially pertinent now, during Adopt a Shelter Dog...
September 12, 2014 | General Animal Health
With fall coming up in Vermont (fine, it’s already here), we’re seeing a lot of pumpkin, peanut butter and cinnamon treats on store shelves. Most of them, though, are pretty human-oriented, and not...
February 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
February is pet dental health month, and there's no better time to encourage your clients to schedule regular cleanings for pets. As a vet, you may already know that periodontal disease is the number...
January 02, 2014 | Uncategorized
As a winter storm reaches much of the eastern United States, affecting more than 90 million people, many people are scrambling to prepare for blizzard-like conditions. Weather Channel meteorologist,...
November 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Ashley Watson According to the AVMA, more than 4.7 million people in the United States are bitten by a dog each year. Of that number, approximately 800,000 victims require medical attention. While...
June 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Ashley Watson With the 4th of July a week away, everyone is preparing for BBQs, parades, and fireworks displays. Unfortunately, fireworks are not always so fun for pets. And in some towns, the...
April 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Vonda Ellinger Ah, you're finally laying down in a cool dark room, your head comfortably resting on a pillow, and your all snuggled up in a warm, fluffy comforter. It’s been a long day at work,...
February 01, 2013 | Supplements
February is dedicated to dental health. And not just anyone’s dental health, but pet dental health—arguably one of the most important kinds! Periodontal wellness is a giant category in the pet health...
December 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Karin Krisher Readers (non-vets), how do you find a good vet? Do you ask around in your friend group or office? Do you search for local options and read reviews? Or do you just go with the least...
June 28, 2012 | Supplements
By Karin Krisher Bladders aren’t the most attractive of all organs. (We’ll give that trophy to the brain.) In dogs, bladder health is difficult to maintain; whether you’re a practicing veterinarian...
February 16, 2012 | Supplements
Despite the fact that there are thousands of proponents of the myth that dogs’ mouths are cleaner than humans’, it remains a myth. Veterinarian Marty Becker, author of Chicken Soup for the Dog...
