Prevention

Viral Images Show Dog Used as Stepping Stone: Is it Safe? A Vet's Life
Viral Images Show Dog Used as Stepping Stone: Is it Safe?
Sarah Palin's photos of a dog being used as a stepping stone have gone viral. Find out what risks are involved with this kind of behavior.
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Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer: Heatstroke, Part I Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer: Heat Stroke, Part I
As August approaches, peak summer heat does too. While I still want you and Fido to spend time outside this summer, it’s really important to know how to do so safely.
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Kennel Cough: Signs and Symptoms Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Kennel Cough: Signs and Symptoms
Kennel cough is VERY contagious. It is named kennel cough because it can quickly spread through a kennel and infect every dog. It can spreads rapidly when dogs are kept in close quarters
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Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer: Heat Stroke, Part II Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer: Heat Stroke, Part II
Regardless of what the temperature or humidity is, always monitor your dog carefully for signs of fatigue or heat stroke. The sooner you notice these signs, the sooner you should stop any form of exercise, cool down your dog, and seek veterinary attention.
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Dog Surgery A-Z
Top 10 Reasons To Neuter Your Pet
There's no shortage of reasons why neutering is a great idea. Learn more about the benefits here.
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Top 10 Reasons To Spay Your Pet Dog Surgery A-Z
Top 10 Reasons To Spay Your Pet
Spaying dogs and cats can prevent breast tumors, pyometra, unwanted pregnancies, uterus cancer, c-sections, and other illnesses or conditions.
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Pet Fire Safety
Don’t let a fire take any more than it needs to. Keep your pet out of harms way.
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Woman hiking with dog Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Hiking With Your Pooch
King feels great, hiking with your dog feels even better!
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Dog in the water Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Help Your Dog Beat the Heat This Summer!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful parks, beaches, and backcountry trails with your pet. Just make sure you protect them from the potentially dangerous summer heat.
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Celebrating The 4th of July With Your Pets: Firework Safety Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Firework Poisoning and Other 4th of July Safety Concerns
What seems like fun to you may terrify your pet.
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