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Cat Behavior and Training - Enrichment for Indoor Cats

Why should I keep my cat indoors? There are many reasons to keep a cat indoors. One major benefit is that your cat will be safe from outdoor hazards. Free-roaming cats Read More

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

I have been told that my dog has hip dysplasia, but she isn't lame. Is that diagnosis correct? Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip that occurs during growth. The Read More

Canine Communication – Interpreting Dog Language

To communicate effectively with your dog, it is important to be aware of and understand his methods of communication. Dogs use vocalizations (e.g., barks and growls) and body signals (e.g., muscle Read More

Euthanasia Decisions and Your Dog

Our culture has evolved to embrace the human-animal bond with love and respect. Our dogs are members of the family and many of us describe ourselves as pet parents. Because of Read More

Behavior Counseling - Aggression - Introduction

What is aggression? Aggression is a behavior meant to threaten or harm. Aggressive behavior can also be used to increase distance between the aggressor and its recipient. Aggressive behaviors can range Read More

Plaque and Tartar Prevention in Dogs

How do plaque and tartar form, and what do they do? Plaque is a gummy substance that forms on the teeth within a few hours after a meal. Within 24 hours, Read More

Behavior Management - Pet Selection Guidelines

Adopting a pet is a big commitment: your dog or cat will be part of your family for many years. Some pre-adoption planning is involved. All members of the household Read More

Panosteitis in Dogs

What is panosteitis? Panosteitis is a painful inflammation of the outer surface or shaft of one or more long bones of the legs. It is sometimes called growing pains. Panosteitis may Read More

Behavior Modification – Clicker and Target Training

What is clicker training, and how does it work? Clicker training is a form of positive reinforcement training that uses an audible sound, such as a click, to precisely mark a Read More

Conjunctivitis in Dogs

What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva tissue. The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane like the lining of the mouth and nose. This membrane covers the white part Read More

Conjunctivitis in Cats

What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis means inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane like the lining of the mouth and nose. This membrane covers the white part of the Read More

Principles of Teaching and Training Dogs

How can I teach my dog new tasks? Be positive. Engage in pleasant, positive interactions with your dog.Set your dog up to succeed. Sometimes a dog’s first response is not what Read More

Life Skills for Pets: Crate Training and Confinement for Kittens and Cats

Why should I crate train my kitten or cat? Being able to relax when confined is an important life skill for kittens and cats. For example, confinement may be necessary in Read More

Palliative Care for Cats

Veterinary palliative medicine is a form of care in which a decision has been made stop attempts to cure a terminal or life-limiting illness. Some diseases that we treat in Read More

Abnormal Weight Loss in Dogs

My dog is losing weight and I don't understand why? Weight loss in dogs can be associated with many normal and abnormal conditions. This article refers to weight loss that is Read More

Tooth Root Abscess in Dogs

What is a tooth root abscess? A tooth root abscess is a severe infection that develops around the root of a tooth. It usually occurs as a result of bacteria entering through Read More

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