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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.

50 Things Your Veterinarian Won't Tell You

We asked veterinarians and vet technicians to reveal pet vet tips and cautionary tales, which can save time, trouble, and trauma for everyone in the family.

10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask

Vetstreet's Dr. Patty Khuly lists the 10 questions that would make a vet's (and owner's) life much easier — if only pet owners would ask them.

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.

How to Help Your Dog or Cat Enjoy His Senior Years

Learn more about how preventive care, feeding your dog or cat appropriate food, keeping him active and more can help your pet get the most from senior years.

Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise

A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

The 10 Smallest Dog Breeds in Existence

Love small dogs? There’s probably a good reason. Aside from being just absolutely adorable, small dogs are great at being family companions and snuggle buddies. They are easy to care for, easy to travel with, and tons of fun! It …

Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Your Skin Safe on Road Trips?

Have you ever considered the amount of sun you get on a long road trip? Research published in JAMA Ophthalmology [...]

These Mighty Pets Show How Healing the Human-Animal Bond Can Be

3 Benefits of Giving CBD to Dogs and Other Pets

Been hearing about pet CBD? Did you know CBD may help dogs, cats, and other pets manage numerous ailments, conditions, and diseases? Learn more here.

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.

12 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Veterinarians

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!

Veterinarians developing protocol for treating deadly infection in dogs

An 11-year-old dog in Thailand diagnosed with bacteremic melioidosis by researchers working with the University of Florida's One Health initiative is doing well a year after being treated with antibiotics, the researchers reported in Veterinary Sciences. The next step is to develop guidelines for treating the often-fatal zoonotic disease in companion animals and possibly developing a vaccine, says researcher and veterinarian Pacharapong Khrongsee.

Should animals be given human rights?

A New York court is considering whether chimps are legal persons - and whether animals should be granted the same rights as humans?

The Vet Your Pet Will Beg to Visit

Not to be mistaken for the legendary downtown street skaters from the ’80s, Urban Animal is a new animal hospital in the Heights where diversity is not only desired, it’s expected.

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 »