Pets are innately curious and opportunistic, meaning they’ll steal, chew, and ingest whatever they can get their muzzles on. While mischievous pets can be adorable and funny, their behavior can...
As a pet parent, you can't rely on your four-legged family member to speak up when they are sick or in pain. However, you can watch for certain signs and...
Medical and recreational use of cannabis has become legal in many states, massively expanding the available product types and concentrations. Many American homes now contain marijuana products, increasing the likelihood...
When your pet is injured or unwell, you want to do everything—immediately—to help them feel better. Usually, this begins with a trip to the vet. However, when your primary vet...
Limping is a common problem in pets, although they often try to hide the severity of their discomfort. Learning how to identify and record lameness in your four-legged friend can...
A new "mystery dog illness" (aka canine respiratory illness) has recently emerged in the United States and appears to be spreading from state to state. Unfortunately, inaccurate and anecdotal information...
Parasites are everywhere, and your pet can pick them up from other pets and wildlife. Most pet owners understand they need to have their pets periodically dewormed. However, they often...
Like people, pets are vulnerable to numerous highly contagious upper respiratory infections that show signs and cause significant discomfort. Understanding this condition and learning to recognize worsening signs can help...
It’s common for pets to eat things they shouldn’t. These can include human food, plants and material items, and even dead animals. (Yes, very gross – but common.) At UrgentVet,...
Valentine’s Day is meant for sharing expressions of love and devotion, and while a box of gourmet chocolate hearts or lip-shaped candies say “I love you” to a significant other,...