How I Treat Mild Mange in Dogs at Home With Vinegar and Basic Skin Care
I run a small mobile dog-grooming setup and spend a lot of time with dogs who have irritated skin, patchy fur, and scratching problems. Mange comes up more often than…[...]
What I Do First When a Dog Starts Having a Seizure
I run a small in-home dog boarding business outside a busy suburban area, and over the years, I have dealt with more seizures than I expected. Some lasted under a…[...]
How to Tell If a Cat Is Male or Female in Real Life
I run a small in-home pet-sitting service, and over the years, I have handled more cats than I can count, from newborn kittens to grumpy seniors who do not want…[...]
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…[...]
