Whenever you bring out your grilling apron, have your tongs in hand, and get ready to season a slab of ribs, your pooch’s mouth drips with drool. Your dog is no stranger to what these items mean—mouth-watering aromas from grilled meat will soon be wafting in the...

The Facts About Kennel Cough in Dogs As the summer season approaches and families plan everything from weekend getaways to weeklong vacations, many will also plan on taking their furry family members to boarding facilities and doggie daycares. But, if your pup will be...

Do you know what to do if you find a tick on your pet? First of all, don't panic. Simply follow these easy instructions for the safe removal of a tick from your furry friend. Step 1: Put on gloves Ticks pose a threat not only to your pet's health but also your own, as...

How to Manage Bee Stings In Your Pet Spring is in the air... and so are the bees. Being on the wrong end of a bee’s stinger can create a painful allergic reaction in your furry pal since pets can be as allergic to these insects as people. If your pet has been stung in...

You may get more than you bargained for when you cuddle your new puppy or kitten. Many pets are born with intestinal worms transmitted from their mother, while in utero or through milk, or they pick up parasites in their environment. Since resisting...

Easter festivities can include fun traditions for us humans, but they can also include hazards for our furry friends. Protect your beloved pet from these dangers to prevent an emergency.Easter grass — Although pretty, Easter grass is similar to...

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting nearly (if not every) aspect of daily life, you naturally are worried about how to keep your pet safe. You might also be wondering what kinds of changes to expect from us during this time. Here are three things you need...

It may not feel like spring yet around Ann Arbor, but believe it or not, spring is coming up. This means that external parasites such as ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes will be out. Protect your pet from these blood-suckers (and potentially the...

With all their running at the dog park and jumping onto couches to snuggle with humans, orthopedic injuries are common for our canine companions. Here’s what you need to know about your dog’s knees.Torn cranial cruciate ligamentSimilar to a human’s...

Does your cat seem to be exhibiting pain in or around her mouth? Our feline friends commonly suffer from a unique dental condition called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions, or FORLs, which appear at or near the tooth base. Read on to learn more about...