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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.

10 Dog Breeds That Are Prone To Cancer

There are as many different dog breeds as there are personal lifestyles, so it’s no wonder that some people are particularly fond of a certain type of dog. Unfortunately, many breeds (including mixed breeds) are prone to certain health issues, including …

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.

What to expect at your yearly vet visit

Find out why your pet needs to visit the vet every year. Featuring expert advice from Dr. Stephanie Liff of Brooklyn Cares Veterinary Clinic.

Your Dog Etiquette Guide: Dining Out Tips

Want to include your dog in an evening eating out? Follow these etiquette tips to help provide a pleasant and safe restaurant experience.

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.

What is an Emergency?

You think your pet is sick or acting oddly. Should you bring your pet in, or should you wait until morning to see your regular veterinarian? Is something really wrong, or will it pass? These are questions that Emergency Pet Care gets all the timeYou know your pet better than we do. If you are concerned enough to call, your pet should probably be seen. We make no attempt to diagnose or treat over the phone. But we will tell you if…

Beyond the Veterinary Clinic: Caring for a Dog with Cancer

While you can count on our veterinary clinic for help in fighting your dog’s cancer, you will still need to provide day-to-day care. Here’s how.

Why Your Dog Soils the House: Veterinary Medicine at Illinois

Dr. Kelly Ballantyne, a veterinary behaviorist at the University of Illinois, says there may be a behavioral or medical cause if your dog soils the house.

Living With Cats: Our Top Cat Behavior, Training and Lifestyle Stories

It's National Cat Day, and we're celebrating by sharing 10 of our most popular cat stories of the year. Did your favorite tale make the list?

How to Make Veterinarian Team Members Feel Valued

How to improve practices without disrupting them and build an environment where caregivers feel like they matter.

8 Things Your Veterinarian Wishes You Knew

Wouldn’t it be easier if your pet came with an owner’s manual? You’ve got the big-picture routines down like feeding schedules and playing with your pet, and you probably know

13 Very Important Dog Questions, Answered With Science

Behind the scenes at an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

The American Animal Hospital Association gives its seal of approval to veterinary hospitals that achieve a certain standard of practice, and pet expert Steve Dale highlights his own pets' animal hospital, Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, one of the first practices to gain AAHA accreditation. According to veterinarian Natalie Marks, AAHA requires that practices adhere to numerous guidelines for achieving excellence including staff knowledge and skills…

How to keep veterinary visits fear-free

Veterinarian Hope Jankunas writes that fear-free visits to the veterinarian's office are possible. Veterinary teams can obtain training and take steps to make the pet's time at the clinic as stress-free as possible, but owners can desensitize animals to anxiety triggers, such as the cat carrier or even the owner's own angst, long before leaving the home.

Don't Commit These Fails in the Veterinary Clinic Waiting Room

Ever walked into a vet’s waiting room only to run smack into an aggressive dog straining against the full length of his Flexi-leash?

Your Veterinary Practice ~ Buying, Selling and Merging

Your Veterinary Practice- Buying, Selling and Merging. Aimed at helping veterinarians with buying or selling a practice. Written and edited by veterinary practice experts at Simmons who have gathered and documented many issues facing veterinarians today.