Dogs

Dr. Ruth MacPete gives some great Earth Day tips! For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com!

While most pet owners are pretty eco-friendly (after all, we scoop our own dog’s poop, right?), some people may not realize the impact of all those extra carbon footprints that your four-legged dog or cat produce also.

I often implore my veterinary colleagues to stay healthy and “Emergency Room Ready” at all times.

As the weather around the country gets warmer, our pets spend more time outside. However, being in the great outdoors can expose them to ticks and tick-borne illnesses.

Owning a pet is a huge financial responsibility, and sometimes they get sick or hurt. It's important to avoid avoidable problems or look into pet insurance.

The parents of a 16-year old cat plead with Dr. Phil Zeltzman to perform surgery on a tumor despite the risks and certain decrease in the cat's quality of life.

The groundbreaking research was conducted at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). In simplest terms, the scientists injected the diabetic dogs with gene therapy vectors in a single intramuscular injection.

Dr. Ruth MacPete discusses the positive health impacts pets can have on our lives. For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com!