A Vet's Life
Here you’ll find news and opinions from Pet Health Network’s expert veterinarians.
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A Vet's Life You’ll Probably Be Disappointed by Your Dog’s Reaction to Your “Fake Fainting” You'll be surprised by these dog reactions when pet parents pretend to faint, but you probably won't be impressed. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life (Almost) Killing Kaya With Kindness A loving pet parent overfeeds her golden retriever, leading to a higher risk of arthritis and diabetes. Fewer treats and a lighter diet help her lose weight. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life September: Disaster Preparedness Month September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, so it's a great time to make sure you're well prepared to care for your pet in the event of a natural disaster. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Pet Parents: Research Shows Dogs May View Us As Parents I don’t agree and know many of you also refer to your pets as “children.” New research suggests our dogs may view us as parental figures despite the protestations of specialists and authorities. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life A New Virus Threatens Dogs: Circovirus A new virus called canine circovirus has been blamed for several dog deaths across the U.S. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Pets Are Good For Kids! For more from Dr. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life The Plight of the Vaquita Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Vets, Pets, and Their People: The Evolution of Veterinary Care Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Drug-Resistant "Super Heartworms" Force Change In Treatment Heartworms are a leading cause of death in dogs and cats in the U.S. A new strain of drug-resistant heartworms is forcing a change in treatment. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life A New Star In The War On Brain Cancer A rescued Great Dane may hold the key to a new treatment for humans after receiving successful experimental treatment for lung cancer. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life What Should You Do With Injured Wildlife? Most of us have come across injured or abandoned wildlife at some point in our lives, but do you know what to do? Should you leave it alone? Read More > |