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10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

Why I Chose an AAHA Accredited Veterinary Hospital

Selecting a safe and reliable veterinarian was one of the most important decisions I made when adopting my dogs. AAHA's accreditation evaluates 900 standards of veterinary care making that process quicker and easier. Your pet's health and safety matter, so you should look for an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital too!

From the Vet: Biggest Pet Peeves

Like anyone, veterinarians have challenges in their profession. It’s not always cute puppies and kittens! In fact, veterinary medicine, while largely rewarding, can be a stressful field. Oftentimes, pet owners will cause issues for veterinarians, and get in the way of their pets' care. We asked our veterinary adviser, Dr. Bruce Little, DVM, what his...

The 10 Naughtiest Dog Breeds

What makes a breed naughty? And which ones are tops on the list?

How Animal Shelters Take Care of Cats Awaiting Adoption

Many animal shelters in the United States are using efficient methods to take care of shelter cats and to encourage people to advocate cat adoption.

10 Warning Signs of Cancer in Dogs and Cats

While bad breath and weight loss in pets can be caused by other conditions, those are just two of our veterinary oncologist's 10 cancer warning signs to watch for.

How pets are helping advance cancer care

Pet owners in the US and Canada are part of research involving experimental cancer therapies that could one day also help humans with cancer. In one study, scientists are using the transplant-rejection drug rapamycin in an effort to prevent recurrence of osteosarcoma, a disease that commonly strikes dogs but also affects people, usually children, teens or young adults.

Living With Cats: Our Top Cat Behavior, Training and Lifestyle Stories

It's National Cat Day, and we're celebrating by sharing 10 of our most popular cat stories of the year. Did your favorite tale make the list?

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung Heroes

By Dr. Alan Green For anyone who has been in a hospital setting, it is no secret that the nursing staff usually sets the tone of the patient care and overall patient experience. In veterinary medicine, this truth also holds true. The veterinary technician is the analog of the nurse and technologist in the medical … Continue reading »

21 Questions You Wish You Could Ask Your Pet

Born Too Soon in a Country at War. Their Only Hope? This Clinic.

It lacks even the most basic equipment. Breast-feeding mothers have nowhere to sleep but outside. But South Sudan’s only public neonatal clinic saves those babies it can.

How to keep veterinary visits fear-free

Veterinarian Hope Jankunas writes that fear-free visits to the veterinarian's office are possible. Veterinary teams can obtain training and take steps to make the pet's time at the clinic as stress-free as possible, but owners can desensitize animals to anxiety triggers, such as the cat carrier or even the owner's own angst, long before leaving the home.

Don't Commit These Fails in the Veterinary Clinic Waiting Room

Ever walked into a vet’s waiting room only to run smack into an aggressive dog straining against the full length of his Flexi-leash?

AAHA Accredited Means Better Care

AAHA Accredited Means Better Care for Your Dog AAHA is the American Animal Hospital Association they are the only organization that offers Accreditation to Animal Hospitals and Clinic in the US. He…

Did you call for a Vet?

Veterinary house calls are a personal and convenient experience that pet parents all across South Florida are excited about! FetchMyVet is the quality, in-home veterinary service for any pet parent…

Veterinary visits help keep pets, humans healthy

Pets may transmit bacteria, parasites and even rabies to their owners, writes physician Anthony Komaroff, a Harvard Medical School professor. Dr. Komaroff recommends that all pets undergo regular veterinary visits for preventive care such as deworming and vaccinations. Additionally, commonsense practices including thorough hand-washing will help prevent problems, adds Dr. Komaroff.