Throughout the year, we examine a lot of pets for skin problems ranging from itchy skin to fur loss and scabbing. One of the more frequent skin problems we see can be very irritating for your pet, can smell bad, and can spread quickly. You may have heard them called “hot spots,” but the official […]

With summer winding down, it seems like everyone is trying to squeeze in one last summer vacation. And for many people, that involves heading up to that little lake somewhere “up north” and enjoying a relaxing time. This last big summer family vacation (often with our pets) most likely includes some well-deserved time in the […]

The FDA has been investigating a possible connection between some grain-free dog foods containing high levels of lentils, peas and other legumes and a possible increased risk of heart disease. The current FDA report included dogs that have eaten grain-free diets and grain-containing diets in all forms: kibble, canned, raw and home-cooked. Therefore, it does […]