Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFor those of you who don’t care for opossums, your feelings may change after hearing this. Truth is, the opossum is a medical hero of sorts. Chances are you’ve heard about the dangers of ticks and diseases they spread. One of these is Lyme disease, which can affect dogs […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs a responsible pet parent, you’re probably up to speed on parasites and preventatives. But that’s the case at home. What about where you and your pet may be traveling? Different parasites are prevalent in different locales, and your pet still needs protection. The website for the Companion Animal […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTo parents of diabetic pets, odds are your veterinarian has explained their increased risk of developing infections — postsurgical or otherwise. But that doesn’t mean you should shy away from surgery if it’s the standard of care. Diabetes causes cellular changes, including some that impact the immune system. These […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA new strain of canine influenza, or dog flu, showed up in the United States a few years ago. From Chicago in 2015 through the South and Southeast this past spring, the H3N2 virus has spread through over 30 states. That’s why it’s important for you to know the […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you’re a cat parent, consider five reasons to make veterinary wellness visits a key part of your kitty’s care. First, cats are pros at hiding problems, but veterinarians can spot even subtle abnormalities. That brings us to reason two, which is detecting small problems before they become big […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf your pet will be flying with you onboard a commercial airline, here are some ways to up the comfort quotient. Most pets don’t like to wet their carrier, but it happens. So, line the crate with an absorbent material that draws away moisture. Also, it’s best not to […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen pet parents cut loose in the summer, we need to keep one thing in mind. Our idea of celebration is very different from that of our pets. Noises, blasts of light and the smoky smell of fireworks might get our juices flowing, but they often incite panic in […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLeptospirosis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that can strike pets, especially dogs. It can also be transmitted from animals to people. While it used to be rare, leptospirosis is diagnosed more often these days. Here’s what you can do to help protect your pet. Animals with leptospirosis pass […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPolysaccharide [poly-sack-a-ride] storage myopathy—or PSSM1—is a genetic muscle disease of horses. While you can’t prevent it, you can watch for signs in your equine buddy. PSSM1 was discovered in Quarter Horses and related breeds, as well as European draft horses and warmbloods. By now, it’s been identified in over […]

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWhen deciding to fly with your furry friend, first consider his demeanor. If your buddy’ is fussy, you might opt for a pet sitter instead. But if that’s not an option, here are some things to remember. Only a fixed number of in-cabin pets are allowed on each flight, […]