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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.

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.

5 Things You Should Never Say in a Vet's Waiting Room

The vet's waiting room can be a social minefield. Dr. Patty Khuly suggests you avoid a few specific topics in order to keep things friendly.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

How Old is Your Dog in People Years?

Beginning at around age 7, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts.

Something Really Amazing Is Happening At This Animal Shelter

CommentsIt might be impossible for any one person to adopt every pet in need of a good home, but these kids are doing the next best thing - by bringing shy shelter dogs out of their shellsAn innovative new idea, called the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, is already making a huge difference for animals at the Humane Society of Missouri .The idea is simple: train kids to read to dogs as a way of readying them for forever homes, all…

6 Tips for Boarding a Dog with Separation Anxiety

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, these tips will allow you to go on your vacation without worrying that your pooch is miserable.

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!

Dog Limping: Causes, Treatment, & When to See a Vet

Like us, dogs limp for a variety of reasons. Unlike us, dogs can’t tell us what happened or where it hurts using words, leaving us struggling to figure it

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.

Brain-damaged squirrel inspires woman to open her own animal hospital

Veterinarians Share Things That All Pet Owners Should Know

Reddit user u/mrktx21 asked a question: "Veterinarians of Reddit: What is one thing you wish people would know/understand about their pet?"

Help for Pets of Dying Owners Brings Peace of Mind

A growing program helps about 3,000 sick pet owners and their animals each year.

Pot for Pets? Sort of. Hollywood FL Top Veterinary Hospital Explains

The Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale area’s top vet hospital explains how cannabis is now used to treat pets for a variety of conditions.

A Shared-Custody Pet Teaches Her Humans New Tricks

Lessons in managing life after divorce gracefully, as taught by the family dog

From the Vet: Biggest Pet Peeves

Like anyone, veterinarians have challenges in their profession. It’s not always cute puppies and kittens! In fact, veterinary medicine, while largely rewarding, can be a stressful field. Oftentimes, pet owners will cause issues for veterinarians, and get in the way of their pets' care. We asked our veterinary adviser, Dr. Bruce Little, DVM, what his...