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Tips for Running with Your Dog
Ready to hit the trail with your four legged friend this summer? If the blue sky and open roads are calling your name, bring your dog along as well for some much appreciated exercise. Keep these tips in mind before you set out and you should be ready for your...(more)
Should I feed my dog a grain free diet?
With gluten-free diets becoming more popular for people, many pet owners are wondering if there are similar benefits for dogs. Are grain free diets healthier?...(more)
Common Problems in Senior Dogs
Modern veterinary medicine has allowed our dogs to live longer and healthier than ever before. As the population ages, dogs are developing more diseases common to aging canines. Here are seven of the most common diseases of senior dogs....(more)
How To Select a New Dog
Bringing a new dog into the home is an exciting time for everyone in the family. While the rewards are immense, it is a big commitment that you should only undertake after careful consideration. Check out these dos and don'ts for picking the right companion for you and your family....(more)Cats
How to Manage Urine Marking and Inappropriate Elimination in Cats
The stench of cat urine is enough to drive anyone to despair. Urine marking in cats is a frustrating behavior that unfortunately leads to many cats winding up in the shelter. If your cat is urinating in places other than the litterbox, here are some do's and don'ts to help....(more)The Extra Wet Litterbox: Cats Who Urinate Too Much
Sudden changes in the amount a cat urinates can indicate serious disease. Here are some of the most common causes of polyuria (increase in urination) and what owners can do about it....(more)Management of feline tapeworms
If you find what looks like a little grain of rice near your cat's rear end, you're not alone. Tapeworms are one of the most common parasites in the cat. Fortunately, with proper diagnosis and treatment tapeworms can be readily eradicated....(more)Fleas
Luxating Patellas in dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Luxating patellas, often referred to as slipped knee caps, are a common condition in dogs. While not a life threatening condition, it can cause a good deal of discomfort for affected canines. The good news is, it can be treated- the earlier the better....(more)Understanding the Flea Life Cycle
For such a small creature, fleas are a huge nuisance. In order to get a flea problem under control, it's essential to understand the flea life cycle and what owners need to do in order to give fleas the heave-ho once and for all....(more)How to pick flea prevention for your dog
Fleas are a pest, both figuratively and literally. Fortunately for pet owners, there is no shortage of choices when it comes to flea prevention medications for your dog. There are several options out there, which can be used individually or together in order to achieve the optimal results. Here are...(more)
Jessica Vogelsang is a veterinarian, author, and speaker based out of San Diego, California. A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Vogelsang has experience in both small animal and emergency medicine. In ad ...Read More
