We are setting the facts straight, so you can refer to accurate information when making important decisions about your pet’s cancer treatment journey.

Ice and salt can damage paw pads and be harmful if ingested. Dogs can also slip on icy surfaces and injure themselves.

Because November is Senior Pet Month, it's time to put an age-old question to bed (a soft, cushiony, orthopedic one, of course). Can senior dogs and cats become too old for anesthesia?

Let's face it: dogs and cats don't always eat things that are technically "edible." From socks to rocks, these indigestible objects, referred to as "foreign bodies," can get lodged in the digestive tract. Then, ingested food material gets stuck behind the foreign body, which becomes a medical emergency.

Physical rehabilitation is a specialty of veterinary medicine that focuses on strength, mobility, and comfort of pets.

Bloat describes when a dog’s stomach rapidly overfills with food and gas and twists on itself. Medically this is referred to as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV).

The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. Degeneration of the CCL and, ultimately, tearing of the ligament, is extremely common, often resulting in chronic lameness and pain.

Physical rehabilitation in veterinary medicine is similar to physical therapy in people. With the goal of improving a pet’s physical mobility, comfort, and quality of life, veterinary rehabilitation combines therapeutic exercise, hands-on manual therapies, and modalities like hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill).

Blue-green algae technically are bacteria found in bodies of stagnant fresh water. This includes lakes, ponds, and even fountains or birdbaths.

Has your dog been limping on her back leg? Maybe she engaged in an epic rabbit chase and lost. You might have already had an appointment with your primary care veterinarian to discuss the issue.

Ventral slot surgery is a commonly used surgical approach in dogs with cervical disc disease to decompress the spinal cord, alleviate pain, and prevent worsening of neurological signs.