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SHARE YOUR DOG'S RESCUE STORY! GIVEAWAY
Both Irie and Tiki are from shelters and we couldn't be more proud of that fact. Irie was first cared for by the Bulverde Humane Society,...
HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT DENTAL DISEASE IN DOGS
We dog parents do everything we can to keep our pups as healthy and happy as possible. We feed them quality food, schedule regular...
WHAT DOES LEAD POISONING IN DOGS LOOK LIKE?
Thanks to U.S. regulations regarding the control of lead, lead poisoning isn't as common as it once was. However, old household materials...
CELEBRATING THE ZOO'S VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
It's National Veterinary Technician Week, and we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable passion and dedication...
VA NATIONAL LEADER IN PROVIDING MAMMOGRAMS
Women Vets should think “early detection,” during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for the rest of the year. And follow up with regular...
ALEXANDRA LOMBARD, MCM'18
Next we have Alexandra Lombard, MCM'18, “I have lived in Columbus, Ohio my entire life and graduated from the Ohio State University...
HELMUT'S FIGHT WITH T-CELL LYMPHOMA: CAN YOU HELP?
By Candace Escobar Helmut is my heart dog. He is nine years old, loving guy. Helmut has t-cell lymphoma, an unfortunate curse of his...
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS BUMP?
The internet is full of photos of lumps and bumps of various shapes and sizes from people trying to find out what that bump on their...
GROUNDBREAKING DECISION GRANTS WOMAN PAID LEAVE TO CARE FOR SICK DOG
For an Italian dog mom named Anna, taking time off to care for her Old English Setter, Cucciola, was a family matter. When she found...
4 TIPS TO HELP YOUR SENIOR DOG THIS WINTER
It's finally fall, which means winter is just around the corner. If you're the doting parent of a senior dog, you may know that the...
FLUID IN THE LUNGS IN DOGS
What your vet might call pulmonary edema is just another term for fluid in your dog's lungs. Fluid may accumulate over time in the...
WHAT ARE SKIN ULCERS IN DOGS?
There are many things that might cause a skin ulcer, from everyday annoyances like bug bites, or even cancer. Skin ulcers themselves...
7 REASONS TO GIVE COCONUT OIL TO YOUR DOG
Have you heard the buzz about coconut oil? While its popularity has recently exploded for human use, it may also benefit our pooches!...
ONE FOR THE AGED: PATRIOTS' BRADY (40) VS. JETS' MCCOWN (38)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is having one of his best statistical starts at age 40. He'll face a fellow grizzled vet...
6 FRIENDLY REMINDERS EVERYONE SHOULD FOLLOW AT THE DOG PARK
Dog parks are a great way to let your pup burn off some energy and play with others. For many dogs, especially those who live in the...
WHAT DOES DISORIENTATION LOOK LIKE IN DOGS?
Your dog's vestibular system is what's responsible for maintaining and stabilizing the position of his head, and stabilizing his body...
WHAT IS PYRETHRIN AND PYRETHROID TOXICITY IN DOGS?
It's important to use your dog's flea and tick medication according to your vet's directions, but do you know why? Flea and tick control...
VA ONLINE PROGRAM LETS VETS TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH - FROM HOME
What is My HealtheVet? It's VA's online Personal Health Record for Veterans, where you can manage your health and wellness. It's for...
VETS ADVISE PET OWNERS TO WASH HANDS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF PUPPY DISEASE
If you haven't heard, there have been a few dozen cases of humans contracting a disease that is spread through puppies. Campylobacter...
20 LAWS ABOUT DOGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW EXISTED
The world has changed a lot in the last hundred years. Usually, laws are updated to reflect current living conditions, but sometimes...