Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Anal Glands (But Were Afraid To Ask)
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The Many Benefits of Lab Work for Pets
As veterinarians, we often wish we could just ask our patients to tell us where it hurts. Unfortunately, evaluating sick pets is much more complicated, which is why blood work is such a valuable diagnostic tool.
Routine blood testing can help determine causes of illness, verify organ health prior to anesthetized medical treatments, and aid in the general maintenance of healthy pets.
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Top 4 Benefits of Pets in the Workplace
Are you trying to convince your place of work to go pet-friendly? A 2015 Society for Human Resource Management survey found 8 percent of American workplaces allow employees to bring their furry loved ones to work, up from 5 percent in 2013. (Source)
It may seem like having your pet around is just going to be fun and games, but with the right considerations, more and more companies may want to consider the benefits.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Have you ever wondered why your dog eats grass like it’s a delicacy? It’s a little perplexing really: your dog goes outside and gulps the curd down, maybe only to throw it up later.
You may have heard that dogs eat grass to stimulate vomiting when they have an upset tummy. That’s probably true with some dogs though it's not the majority. Others do it because they’re bored...or even… because they like the taste.
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The Latest Canine Influenza Outbreak
Since the canine influenza strain, known as CIV H3N2, first emerged in Chicago two years ago, it has spread sporadically to nearly 40 states across the country. Most recently, in late May, there were two dog shows in Florida and Georgia that incubated the latest outbreak.
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Ringworm: It's Not What You Think!
Despite its name, many pet parents are surprised to find that ringworm isn’t a worm—instead, it is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Because the lesions of this skin disease are often circular, it was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue, but this disease actually has nothing to do with worms at all!
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Leash Lessons
A leash is a leash is a leash, right? Wrong!
If your pup’s on a less-than-ideal lead, you may actually be encouraging pulling or even hurting your dog. Use this guide to find the correct fit for your canine and start off on the right paw with leash training classes.
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Diagnosing and Treating Your Own Pet: The Dangers of Dr. Google
I think we can all agree that the internet is an amazing resource, one that has completely transformed our lives. Do you remember having to actually step foot inside of a library to research a topic? Now, we just say “Google it”, and viola- we have instant answers. We have all been there- we jump on Web MD because we have a sore throat, and suddenly we are afraid we may have a life threatening illness.
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