Seizures in Dogs: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Intervention

Seizures in dogs, also known as convulsions, are a common, yet frightening neurological issue. It was a recent Saturday night that I received a phone call from a frantic neighbor telling me her dog was having a seizure, asking me what to do. With a background in the medical field, I can tell you exactly [...]

Seizures in Dogs: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Intervention2026-07-13T01:04:40+00:00

Discovering the True Meaning of Downward Dog

When my Rhodesian Ridgeback greets me, she falls into a downward dog position. Downward dog is when a pup stretches out their front paws with weight bearing on their forearms with their chest off the ground. Their hind end is elevated into the air and often their tail is wagging. I have understood this is [...]

Discovering the True Meaning of Downward Dog2026-07-12T22:10:34+00:00

Why Is Veterinary Care So Expensive?

A recent report was published taking a look at the cost of pet healthcare for 2018. One of the main questions posed was: Veterinary care IS medical care. Veterinarians spend the same amount of time and money ($200,000) on vet school as do doctors on medical school. However, veterinarians must learn about 10 different species [...]

Why Is Veterinary Care So Expensive?2026-07-12T23:12:19+00:00

Arthritis in Dogs: Pain, Pain, Go Away

As the cold and wet days of winter gloom upon us, arthritis in dogs and humans begins to show its ugly face. Even though joining hands with the bitter temperatures, these arthritic pains are commonly a year-round nuisance. With over 14 million pets in the U.S. having arthritis, and only a small percentage receiving treatment, [...]

Arthritis in Dogs: Pain, Pain, Go Away2026-07-12T04:16:50+00:00

Learn the Facts About Lymphoma in Cats

Lymphoma in cats is defined as a type of cancer that originates in the lymphocyte cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in maintaining the immune [...]

Learn the Facts About Lymphoma in Cats2026-07-12T04:16:42+00:00
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