Euthanasia: Helping Families Say Goodbye
I still remember the day like it was yesterday. It was a warm and sunny day in March. Our cat, Bagheera, had courageously battled and won against cancer six years earlier. He had exceeded every estimate of life expectancy. Even though he was 19 years old, he...
Medical Information for Pets on the Internet
Google and the internet are available on every Kindle, i-Phone and computer. This is an instant source of information for everything from bus schedules to the latest news from Hollywood. Increasingly, Americans will check the internet for medical information and...
Traveling With Pets Overseas
Traveling overseas with your pet requires a document referred to as the “International Health Certificate.” Each country has different requirements. Some countries make it easy to import your pet, while others take a great deal of work and planning. Be prepared, and...
Arthritis in Cats
When people think of arthritis in pets, the image of the large breed dog with “bad hips” slow to rise immediately comes to mind. These dogs often have very pronounced symptoms and their problems may be very obvious. Keep in mind even an arthritic dog can also have...