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  • Lyme Disease: What Dog Owners Should Know
    By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, April 26, 2017

    In the Northeast and upper midwestern parts of United States — the hotbed for Lyme disease — up to 90 percent of dogs may test positive for the bacteria that cause the disease. Of those dogs,… Full Article ›


  • Video: Minimize Your Risk of Catching Internal Parasites From Your Pet
    By Dr. Beth Thompson VMD, March 21, 2017

    Internal parasites like hookworms, tapeworms and roundworms aren’t just a problem for pets — humans can be exposed to or infected by them, too. These parasites are considered zoonotic, meaning they… Full Article ›


  • Bartonellosis: Another Reason for Pet Owners to Banish Fleas
    By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, March 9, 2017

    While you may not be familiar with Bartonella, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch disease, a human condition caused by one form of this bacteria. As the name suggests, people can get this disease… Full Article ›


  • 5 Ways to Help Your Dog Live a Longer, Happier Life
    February 2, 2017

    We all wish our dogs could live forever. Luckily, there are some easy things you can do to give your beloved pup the best chance at a long and healthy life.We’re sharing the best ways to help protect… Full Article ›


  • 5 New Year's Resolutions All Cat and Dog Owners Should Make
    By Kristen Seymour, December 29, 2016

    Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Maybe you're hoping to eat better, hit the gym more frequently or make a point to unplug from your phone more often. And sure, those are great goals,… Full Article ›


  • Tips to Avoid Trading Diseases With Your Pets
    By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 17, 2016

    I often have pet owners jokingly ask if I can treat their ills as well as their pet's. We veterinarians are trained to care for a multitude of species, after all — unfortunately, humans aren’t one… Full Article ›


  • 5 Health Problems Dog Owners Often Ignore
    By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, October 5, 2016

    Some of the things dog owners ignore truly do make a difference to an animal's quality of life. It can be easy for well-meaning pet owners to get caught up in one aspect of their dog's care but pay… Full Article ›


  • Ehrlichiosis: What You Should Know About This Tick-Borne Disease
    By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 22, 2016

    Ticks are trouble! We all know that they spread the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, but another tick-borne disease that is steadily increasing is ehrlichiosis. Once limited to western Texas,… Full Article ›


  • Tips to Help Protect Yourself From 3 Common Pet Parasites
    By Bethany Dean, August 19, 2016

    Parasites like roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms can commonly infect cats and dogs. They can pose a risk to your pet's health and can also pose a health risk to you. However, by keeping your… Full Article ›


  • Home Remedies That Will Not Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks — and May Hurt Your Pet
    By Laura Cross, July 18, 2016

    Do a quick Internet search on natural ways to prevent fleas and ticks and you’ll come up with thousands of links. You could spend all day researching these home remedies. The problem: As much as we… Full Article ›


  • Don't Fall for These Dog and Cat Health Myths
    By Laura Cross, June 29, 2016

    There are many mistaken beliefs about cat and dog health that keep getting spread around. To help you sort fact from fiction, we’re debunking some of the most common misconceptions about neutering,… Full Article ›


  • Fourth of July With Pets: Your Survival Guide
    By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM , June 28, 2016

    We are a few days away from Fourth of July celebrations, and while most Americans love this holiday, the fireworks, hot weather and array of foods associated with it are not always so good for… Full Article ›



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