Senior pets are special—they’ve earned their rest and deserve to live their remaining days in comfort, surrounded by the love of their two-legged companions. Many owners recognize their older furry friends are slowing down, but they may not realize that simple changes in diet or routine, plus supplements or prescription medications, can address the reasons [...]

Frankie, an adorable, scruffy, terrier mix, was ecstatic about the new holiday that was fast approaching—it was his first Halloween, and he didn’t want to miss out on any of the fun. His non-furry siblings had been talking for weeks about the scariest costumes, tastiest treats, and the houses with the best candy. Frankie wanted [...]

Allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to a substance, causing a multitude of undesirable signs. People suffer from allergies, and our pets do, too.  Which allergies can affect pets? The substance that causes an allergy is called an allergen. Pets can be hypersensitive to any number of allergens, including medications and vaccines, but [...]

Parvovirus is a life-threatening infection that can stop puppies and adolescent dogs in their tracks. This viral disease can also occur in undervaccinated adult dogs. Parvo’s cardinal signs of profuse vomiting and bloody diarrhea rapidly lead to dehydration, and without treatment, more than half the dogs who contract parvovirus will die.  That’s an awful statistic, [...]