Why Your Dog Won’t Stop Chewing Her Paws — And What Actually Works
Everything You Need to Know I’m a small-animal veterinarian with a little over a decade in clinical practice, and paw chewing is one of those issues I see every single…[...]
Can You Freeze Freshpet Dog Food? Insights from a Veterinarian
As a veterinarian in Texas, I’m frequently asked how to safely store Freshpet dog food. The main concern is whether freezing affects its safety or nutrition. In my experience, freezing…[...]
Caring for Long-Haired Cats
What I’ve Learned as a Feline Veterinarian I’m a small-animal veterinarian with a focus on feline medicine, and most of my days are spent talking through very real, very hairy…[...]
Caring for a Cat’s Wound at Home
Practical Advice from a Small-Animal Veterinarian I’m a small-animal veterinarian who has spent years in general practice, and I’ve seen all kinds of cat wounds—fight injuries, fence scrapes, botched “home…[...]
What Is the Easiest Dog to Take Care Of? A Veterinarian’s Honest Take
I’ve been a practicing veterinarian in Texas for over a decade, and if there’s one question I hear almost weekly—usually from first-time dog owners—it’s this: What’s the easiest dog to…[...]
How to Take Care of a Feral Cat
From a Veterinarian Who Works With Community Colonies I’m a licensed veterinarian who has spent much of my career working with community cat programs and trap-neuter-return (TNR) clinics. The feral…[...]
Caring for a Blind Cat
Practical Advice from a Veterinarian Who Lives With This Daily I’m a small-animal veterinarian who has treated many blind and visually impaired cats over the years, and I also share…[...]
How to Start a Pet Food Bank
For hundreds of thousands of people, pets are family; dogs, cats, and other companion animals provide emotional support, companionship, and stability, particularly during hard times. Unfortunately, economic hardship, job loss,…[...]
How to Prepare for a PET Scan
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of imaging test that doctors use to identify possible diseases at the cellular level. This analysis enables doctors to evaluate oxygen uptake, blood…[...]
