Written by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP I love going for drives with my dogs. I have three of them. Zeke and Teague tend to sit together in the front seat. They are really too big for this, but manage to intertwine their legs enough to get comfortable. They trade off putting a head in my [...]
There are so many interesting news stories out there about pets and other animals, veterinary medicine or other animal related topics! Each week we'll be gathering some stories that might be interesting to you, so keep posted each week for new stories! I've seen so many news stories recently that focus on animal behavior and [...]
There are so many interesting news stories out there about pets and other animals, veterinary medicine or other animal related topics! Each week we'll be gathering some stories that might be interesting to you, so keep posted each week for new stories! This week: "Dogs Love of Poop Turned to Scientific Good" - Scientists at [...]
PetsMatter Newsletter is written by the American Animal Hospital Association with a dose of pet health, behavior and lifestyle articles from veterinary professionals. Articles featured in this issue include: Expert Explores Unexplained Animal Behavior Bringing a New Kitten Home Cats Get Arthritis Too I Want to Be a Veterinarian When I Grow Up Does the [...]
Written by Nicole Gunkel, RVT You may already know that two of our own staff members are currently raising puppies for Guide Dogs of America, but did you know that dogs can be used to help autistic kids, U.S. soldiers/veterans, and even sniff out cancer?! As a part of my job in the veterinary industry, [...]
Written by Stephanie Ruggerone In the movie œSeabiscuit , trainer Tom Smith states, œYou don ™t throw a whole life away just because it ™s banged up a little . Oh how I wish more people would view the world this way! While I have loved many animals in my life, it is [...]
By Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP We have had several questions related to pet behavior on our KSBY Local Experts page. Pet owners have concerns about barking, biting, scratching, jumping, destructive behavior, animals getting into things, basic training and boundary training. Most of these problems stem from trying to bring an animal into our civilized homes. [...]
Written by Jennifer Evans, DVM We ™ve all heard the saying ˜fighting like cats and dogs ™ but sometimes cats and dogs can be the best of friends!! If raised together, dogs and cats are often great buddies; playing, sleeping and even eating together. There is something quite profound about seeing a large pit bull [...]
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Though it hasn ™t felt like it lately, winter is here! As you plan any trips this winter, consider including your dog if you are going to the snow! Most dogs seem to take to the snow naturally, and just love playing in it! When I moved to [...]
By Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP It ™s Christmas time. A time I often reflect on how God has blessed us so richly. One of his greatest blessings is the animals. This morning our pastor used a wonderful animal analogy in explaining God ™s mercy on us. I wanted to share it with you and expand [...]