November Newsletter

Preparing Your Dog for Holiday Guests

With the holidays coming up, your home is likely to be experiencing more activity and guests. Depending on your dog's personality and habits, this can be a difficult time for both your dog and your family. Planning ahead and doing some simple training with your dog can make this a more pleasant experience for everyone. See ideas for preparing your dog for the holidays here ... 

5 Reasons to Test Your Cat for Diabetes

One of my least favorite diagnoses to make in cats is diabetes. I have a deep dislike for feline diabetes because of two indisputable facts:

1) It's largely preventable and unnecessary

2) It's a real challenge to treat for many owners

Fortunately, diabetes is also one of those diseases that benefits from early detection. I'd like to share my top five reasons you need to test your cat early and often for diabetes:

Does Canned Pumpkin Help with Dog Diarrhea?

Jack-o-lanterns, Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving, and pumpkin pie, this is certainly the pumpkin season. But, do you know that pumpkins can be important year-round for some pets? Canned pumpkin is a commonly prescribed dietary additive for some gastrointestinal maladies. From diarrhea to constipation, pumpkin can be a dog's (or cat's) best friend. Learn more here...