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10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Your Veterinarian

Dr. Patty Khuly outlines some remarks that this veterinarian would prefer not to hear from pet owners.

10 White Lies Veterinarians Tell Clients

If you are a regular at dog parks, you know that some pet owners can be clueless. If you recognize yourself in any of these veterinary sarcasms, take notes for your next visit so that you and your pet won’t be the next clients from H-E-double-toothpicks. Read more.

10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask

Vetstreet's Dr. Patty Khuly lists the 10 questions that would make a vet's (and owner's) life much easier — if only pet owners would ask them.

Why do so many veterinarians commit suicide?

Column explores why so many vets take their own lives.

How to Help Your Dog or Cat Enjoy His Senior Years

Learn more about how preventive care, feeding your dog or cat appropriate food, keeping him active and more can help your pet get the most from senior years.

Our Family Dog: What happens when you go to a shelter to 'just look' at the dogs

Oliver the dog finds his forever home with a multigenerational family. They weren't even looking to get a dog, but you know how that goes ...

6 Tips for Boarding a Dog with Separation Anxiety

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, these tips will allow you to go on your vacation without worrying that your pooch is miserable.

Love your pet? See your vet!

This week is National Pet Week, dedicated to celebrating the millions of pets that enrich our lives each and every day and encouraging responsible pet care every day of the year. Everybody loves their pet, yet many pet owners do not take their pets to the veterinarian unless they are visibly sick or injured. Pets often hide signs of illness. Regular check-ups are vital to catching health problems early. Not only can early treatment mean better health for your pet, it can also…

15 Warning Signs That Might Mean It's Time To Visit The Vet

Emergency Room vs Walk-In Clinic: How to Choose the Right Option

Is it a true emergency? Choosing an emergency room vs a walk-in clinic can be tricky. Here are important points to keep in mind.

Veterinary visits help keep pets, humans healthy

Pets may transmit bacteria, parasites and even rabies to their owners, writes physician Anthony Komaroff, a Harvard Medical School professor. Dr. Komaroff recommends that all pets undergo regular veterinary visits for preventive care such as deworming and vaccinations. Additionally, commonsense practices including thorough hand-washing will help prevent problems, adds Dr. Komaroff.

How to Make Veterinarian Team Members Feel Valued

How to improve practices without disrupting them and build an environment where caregivers feel like they matter.

Five Questions To Ask Your Veterinarian

Ask these simple questions during even the most routine checkups.

Dog Medical Emergencies Survey: Is Reduced Activity an Emergency?

dog health, dog health advocacy, dog health issues, dog care

How to Conquer the Cat Carrier For Stress-Free Vet Visits

Getting your cat in a carrier and taking them to the vet can be incredibly stressful for both of you. It's extremely common for cat owners who adore their cats to only take their cat into the vet when they are sick because it will stress their cat out. The big problem is that cats will try to hide their symptoms until they fall critically ill. If your feline family member does develop health issues and it is detected early it is more…

3 Ways To Make Rising Vet Bills More Manageable For YOU

How to keep veterinary visits fear-free

Veterinarian Hope Jankunas writes that fear-free visits to the veterinarian's office are possible. Veterinary teams can obtain training and take steps to make the pet's time at the clinic as stress-free as possible, but owners can desensitize animals to anxiety triggers, such as the cat carrier or even the owner's own angst, long before leaving the home.