Have you ever wanted to be like Dr. Doolittle and talk to animals? How exciting life would be! Like most pet owners, sometimes I wish animals could just tell us when or where it hurts. Oftentimes, subtle body language is their only signal. My cat, Whitey, is 15 years old. He’s always had a happy-go-lucky, […]

When you visit our office, you may occasionally see a dog that is wearing a muzzle. Chances are, you will wonder why the dog needs a muzzle. To many dog owners, the idea of muzzling their own dogs seems so unfair. If the dog has never bitten anyone or shown aggression, he doesn’t need a […]

As Max got older, he felt “stiff” and was not acting like his normal self. Anti-inflammatory medications helped, but Max’s mom was looking for other options. She wanted to help him get up more comfortably and enjoy life again. After a thorough exam and x-rays, Dr. Strickfaden determined that Max had spinal pain and hip […]