Pet Health

The field of veterinary physical therapy has been expanding rapidly within the last 20 years at national and international levels. This development has been spurred by the demonstration of its efficacy in humans and animals, an increase in technical advancements...

It is well known that trends seen in human medicine are also seen in animal medicine. The human movements towards green medicine, for example, rapidly influenced the veterinary world, leading to the introduction of more natural products, from nutritional supplements...

Christmas is around the corner and if you might be planning to get a gift for your pet, you are not alone. At least fifty percent of pet owners give their pets a gift for the holidays. The average pet...

Cats are mysterious creatures. In the medieval era, cats were believed to be associated with witches. Just as people accused of witchcraft were mistreated, so were cats. Some people went as far as throwing cats out of windows, only to...

Do dogs have a sixth sense? Sometimes it appears so. They seem to be capable of identifying natural events and medical conditions to a degree that seems almost paranormal. This is due to an extremely sophisticated sensory array that allows...

One of the most common questions pet owners have is at what age should they spay or neuter their new puppy. Traditionally, it has been recommended to sterilize dogs at puberty, around six months of age. This medical advice is...

For over two months now, we’ve all been practicing basic measures to prevent possible contamination with the new coronavirus-2. We all have had to adapt to the new routine of wearing masks in public, regularly washing our hands, and keeping...

In the face of a viral pandemic that originated from an animal believed to be a bat, it is our duty as responsible pet owners to be informed with the latest facts. At the time of writing this article, here...

Christmas is around the corner and if you’re planning to get a gift for your pet, you are not alone. At least fifty percent of pet owners give their pets a gift for the holidays. The average pet gift-giver will...

The job of a veterinarian can be very difficult at times. Today I would like to share with you the thoughts of Dr. Brenda Gough, a colleague in Canada. It is a scenario that we veterinarians have to go through...