Our Expert: Dr. Jessica Vogelsang
5 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew About Picking Him Up
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | December 15, 2016Nothing warms my heart more than seeing a family welcome a new dog into their home. Growing up with a dog is one of the great joys of childhood — the bonding, the long walks after school, the…View Full Post ›
Why Doesn't My Dog... Fetch?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | September 8, 2016Growing up on a steady diet of Lassie and Benji may have helped fuel my lifelong love of dogs, but it also gave me some rather unrealistic expectations of what a dog does on his own. For example,…View Full Post ›
Why Doesn't My Cat... Jump Anymore?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | August 23, 2016I once knew a cat named Jenks who loved getting on the counters. He was as curious as they come, as evidenced by the toppled vases, nibbled-on leftovers and clingy bits of cat hair all over the…View Full Post ›
Why Doesn't My Dog... Answer to His Name?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | August 11, 2016We’ve all seen that person at the dog park — heck, half of us have been that person at the dog park — the owner chasing one's dog in circles, calling out his name in futility: “Bear! Come! Bear! I…View Full Post ›
Why Doesn't My Cat... Hiss?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | July 29, 2016Penelope is my 4-year-old cat, and she is the marvel of the neighborhood. Everyone remarks that she is such a mellow feline; she purrs, meows and rubs lovingly on anyone in her vicinity, and she’s…View Full Post ›
Can Dogs Have Spring Allergies?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | March 28, 2016For some of us, spring represents a time of rebirth: winter thaws, budding blossoms, cute ducklings and chicks. But for those of us with seasonal allergies, spring is less benevolent and more horror…View Full Post ›
Signs Your Dog or Cat May Have Fall Allergies
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | October 13, 2015Autumn brings many delights: colorful leaves, pumpkin-spiced everything, a reprieve from the heat of summer. For pets with allergies, however, a change in season can also mean the onset of…View Full Post ›
Doggy Bucket Lists: Pros, Cons, Do's and Don'ts
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | August 27, 2015The images are hard to beat: a happy person and even happier dog, grinning into the camera as they enjoy the beach or a snack or a walk. The caption is what really tugs at the heartstrings: “This was…View Full Post ›
7 Surprising Facts About Cats
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | January 28, 2015As anyone who has loved a cat can attest, there is something magical about felines. A unique combination of traits and behaviors — from their lamplike inquisitive eyes to that unusual sneer…View Full Post ›
A Vet’s View of Home Euthanasia for Pets
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | December 3, 2014Nobody says, “I hope I die in a hospital bed in the ICU in a lot of pain.” If you were to query your friends, most people would probably say, “I hope I die at home in my sleep.” (In fact, according…View Full Post ›
The Scoop on Digestion
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | November 4, 2014When I was 8 years old, there were few things my dog Taffy enjoyed more than mealtime. It was the 1980s, and we chose our kibble based on things like sale price, the dog pictured on the label and…View Full Post ›
Purebred vs. Mixed-Breed Dog: What's the Right Choice for You?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang | October 23, 2014At a dog park, the blur of racing feet and wagging tails is too much for you to identify each dog: That looks to be a Retriever, maybe something Chihuahua-ish over to the left, and a curly haired…View Full Post ›
