General

Cats are fabulous creatures.  They made up just about 50% of my case load in my Ohio medical practice.  I have heard it all....That:  cats don't have a personality, cats are aloof and want to be [...]

It is close to the fourth of July and celebrations and vacations are on the minds of most Americans.  Dogs and cat prefer to spend all the time possible with their owners.  Vacationing with your [...]

It is extremely warm over the entire country right now.  Most people welcome warm weather after a cold, dreary winter and a cold, damp spring.  Most people pray for low humidity and a high of 75 [...]

Golden Retriever dogs are one of the most popular and beloved of dogs around the world today.  Veterinarians could just see Golden Retriever dogs all day and be happy.  The problem is that no [...]

Walking your dog used to be thought of as some sort of punishment or job that had to be done so that the dog would go number 2 outside instead of inside the home.  It doesn't have to be that [...]

The English Bulldog is extremely popular in the United States.  They are usually thought of as the dog appearing in Bugs Bunny cartoons as the mean guard dog living in a tiny dog house.  This is [...]

People expect the same level of care, or even better, for their pets.  Animals are not just creatures to herd cattle or protect the household.  They are important family members.  Just take a [...]

Pets in dry climates have their own problems.  In a arid, dry desert environment there are different problems to deal with.  This type of dry desert environment is common in the southwestern part [...]

The old saying goes that April showers bring May flowers (up north).  That is true.  In Florida there are always flowers blooming due to warm, rainy days.  This excess of rain causes more [...]

Without dreams humans would not be able to function in the real world.  When we sleep our bodies rest but our minds are always working.  We do not have an "on/off" button that controls our [...]