Dog incontinence is such an important topic. Every time I talk or write about anything that puts strain on the human-animal bond, it makes me sooo emotional (I am...
If your animal is not feeling their best, or you’ve received a diagnosis and need to know next steps, check through our health conditions articles for symptoms and natural treatments.
Bladder Infections in Dogs and Cats – Easy-to-Understand Tools
Bladder infections in dogs and cats are fairly common. They can be painful, and are not something that will just go away on their own. And unfortunately, sometimes they’re...
The Importance of Calming Cat and Dog Stress: Useful Resources for Relief
This week is Pet Stress Awareness Week. That means we're thinking about all of the ways our cats and dogs experience stress, the impacts this stress has on them, and...
The Many Causes of Hairballs in Cats, Plus How to Prevent Them
“Ack, hack, retch, gag…plop.” Any cat parent knows that hairballs in cats are unpleasant. And that’s not just because you often discover them squished into your toes as...
CCL Tear in Dogs: What to Do When the Cruciate Ligament is Injured
I remember when I first started to practice, years ago, I didn’t see cruciate tears in dogs very often. There would be some overweight dogs, big old dogs, who would come in...
Environmental Allergies in Dogs: How to Help Your Pet Cope
Spring is in the air! Literally. Over the next few weeks we’re going to start seeing buds on the trees and green shoots sprouting up from the ground. And then, the pollen…...