Protecting Your Pets During the Holiday Season: Essential Safety Tips
Keep your pets safe this holiday season with essential tips on preventing holiday hazards. From Christmas tree safety to toxic plants and pet-friendly decorations, learn how to protect your furry friends during festive celebrations. Follow these simple precautions to ensure a worry-free and joyful holiday for both you and your pets.
Holiday Food Dangers for Pets: Essential Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Protect your pets this holiday season! Learn about common holiday food dangers for pets, including toxic foods like chocolate, grapes, onions, and xylitol. Discover essential safety tips to prevent accidental ingestion and keep your pets healthy and safe during the celebrations.
Why Playing with String Is Dangerous for Cats and Dogs: Pet Safety Tips
Learn why string, yarn, and ribbon can be hazardous for pets and how to keep them safe. Discover the risks of linear foreign body obstruction, warning signs if your pet swallows string, and preventive safety tips to protect your cat or dog.
Simple Ways to Improve Your Senior Pet's Quality of Life: Tips for Dogs and Cats
Discover simple and effective ways to improve your senior pet's quality of life. Learn essential tips for caring for aging dogs and cats, including mobility support, weight management, pain recognition, and more. Keep your senior pet happy, healthy, and comfortable for years to come with regular checkups and a few simple adjustments.
Planning a Vacation? Tips for Deciding Whether Your Pet Should Stay or Go
Planning a vacation and unsure what to do with your pet? Discover vet-approved tips for traveling with your dog or cat, and learn how to prepare if you leave them at home. Keep your pet happy, safe, and stress-free during your trip!
Why is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box? Understanding Feline Urinary Issues and How to Help
Is your cat peeing outside the litter box? Learn about common causes like Feline Interstitial Cystitis (FIC) and discover vet-approved tips to help resolve litter box problems and reduce stress in your cat's environment.
Keep Your Pet Safe This 4th of July: Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Vet!
Keep your pets safe this 4th of July with essential tips from a veterinarian. Learn how to protect your dog or cat from fireworks anxiety, toxic picnic foods, heatstroke, and common holiday risks. Ensure a stress-free and enjoyable celebration for your furry friends.
Pet Insurance – Is It Worth It for Your Furry Family?
Is pet insurance worth it? Learn how pet insurance works, its benefits, costs, and alternatives to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses. Keep your pets healthy and safe with these expert insights!
How to Turn the Cone of Shame into the Halo of Healing: Pet Recovery Tips (Part 2)
Learn how to help your pet adjust to the “cone of shame” with these expert tips from Dr. Lissa Richardson, DVM. Discover troubleshooting techniques, cone alternatives, and ways to ensure your furry friend’s recovery is safe and stress-free.
Turning the Cone of Shame into the Halo of Healing: Tips for Managing Your Pet's Recovery (Part 1)
This is the first of a 2-part series discussing the plastic Elizabethan collar that veterinarians send pets home with after surgery or injury. This month's article is about your attitudes and training. Next month I will discuss options and troubleshooting.
The advice in these columns is hard won. As a veterinarian for 38 years, I like to think of the plastic cone as the halo of healing. I have brainstormed with hundreds of pet parents about how to manage “Fluffy” in their Elizabethan collar (E collar or cone of shame). But it turns out, we must manage ourselves first.
How can I tell if my dog is overweight?
Hey, dog lovers! Do you ever wonder if your furry friend is getting too chubby? It’s not always easy to tell if your dog is overweight, but there are some signs you can look for. Here are some tips to help you check your dog’s weight and keep them healthy and happy.