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If you've ever tried to get a terrified cat into its carrier or seen your dog cower on the floor, trembling, the moment it steps inside...

During a typical clinic visit, I see only a "snapshot" at a given moment of an animal that is often intimidated. But when I step through the door of...

Just recently, I was confronted with a situation that I dread: being overwhelmed by emotion while providing end-of-life care. How can I explain...

By setting up as a mobile veterinarian, I was fortunate enough to continue treating some of the patients I had met at the previous clinic...

As your four-legged friend gets older, he comes into less contact with people and withdraws from the family. This can be unsettling for the children of...

Recognizing the signs that your dog or cat is nearing the end of its life can be complicated. Making the decision to call it a day can seem...

What is chronic renal failure?
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a common disease in dogs and cats, especially older ones...

With age, your companion's behavior, locomotion and appetite can change. If he/she leaves out half his/her bowl...

As your partner gets older, you really start to get to know each other. Your relationship is easy and everything is obvious.
Unfortunately, this doesn't...

As with humans, our dogs' needs change with age. Understanding the challenges they face is crucial to adapting their environment...

Nowadays, general veterinarians have a whole range of instruments to carry out an exhaustive clinical examination of your pet and investigate the...

For cats, it all starts with the crate or carrier bag: as soon as they see it, they're ready to...