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Are you TRULY prepared to leave your pet while you travel? The thing every pet owner forgets.

Vacation time is upon us! We all think we have our act together when it comes to our pets, but the majority of pet owners forget one very important detail. This article might be a little of a downe…

Flying or Traveling With a Dog or Cat

Safe plane, train and automobile travel with your dog or cat.

Dog Flu Symptoms: What to Look For

Dog flu symptoms are often difficult to notice, but if your dog has a fever, decreased appetite and is lethargic, he might have the flu. Learn to recognize dog flu symptoms so you can get your dog the treatment he needs.

Beyond the Veterinary Clinic: Caring for a Dog with Cancer

While you can count on our veterinary clinic for help in fighting your dog’s cancer, you will still need to provide day-to-day care. Here’s how.

Living With Cats: Our Top Cat Behavior, Training and Lifestyle Stories

It's National Cat Day, and we're celebrating by sharing 10 of our most popular cat stories of the year. Did your favorite tale make the list?

Veterinary Technicians: Our Unsung Heroes

By Dr. Alan Green For anyone who has been in a hospital setting, it is no secret that the nursing staff usually sets the tone of the patient care and overall patient experience. In veterinary medicine, this truth also holds true. The veterinary technician is the analog of the nurse and technologist in the medical … Continue reading »

Behind the scenes at an AAHA-accredited animal hospital

The American Animal Hospital Association gives its seal of approval to veterinary hospitals that achieve a certain standard of practice, and pet expert Steve Dale highlights his own pets' animal hospital, Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, one of the first practices to gain AAHA accreditation. According to veterinarian Natalie Marks, AAHA requires that practices adhere to numerous guidelines for achieving excellence including staff knowledge and skills…

18 Questions Your Dog Needs You To Answer Immediately

Good Grooming Might Just Save Your Pet's Health!

Yesterday, I told you how excited I was to get my dog, Xena, groomed. Well, luckily she got Amanda at Creature Comforts Pet Resort.

Making Veterinary Visits Less Scary

One of my goals as a veterinarian is to make visits to the hospital enjoyable for pets. That is no small task. Read more

Don't Commit These Fails in the Veterinary Clinic Waiting Room

Ever walked into a vet’s waiting room only to run smack into an aggressive dog straining against the full length of his Flexi-leash?

Your Veterinary Practice ~ Buying, Selling and Merging

Your Veterinary Practice- Buying, Selling and Merging. Aimed at helping veterinarians with buying or selling a practice. Written and edited by veterinary practice experts at Simmons who have gathered and documented many issues facing veterinarians today.

Veterinarians Share Things That All Pet Owners Should Know

Reddit user u/mrktx21 asked a question: "Veterinarians of Reddit: What is one thing you wish people would know/understand about their pet?"

Is this Normal? When Should I Take my Pet to the Veterinarian?

A new episode of AVMA TV has been posted on our YouTube page. All too often pet owners find themselves asking, “Is this normal? Should I take my pet to see the veterinarian?” In our new video, Dr. …

Are There Dog Breeds That Don't Shed? 5 Pet Grooming Myths Debunked

Dr. Patty Khuly busts five of the most common misconceptions about dog and cat grooming — including the one about dog breeds that do not shed.

Tips To Keep Your Pet Smiling Everyday!

It’s not known whether dogs feel depressed in the same way that we do, but they do have periods when they are obviously feeling down. Thankfully these periods don’t normally last for too long, but they can be distressing for you and your pet. As John Ciribassi, DVM and past president of the American Veterinary …

Oral Hygiene and Your Dog's Health

It’s a fact. Most dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. And that’s unfortunate because it is estimated that over 80 percent have significant oral pathology.