The use of lawn chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, and rodenticides) on yards to control weeds, insects, or rodents is very common, particularly in the spring and summer months.  These chemicals can be beneficial, but can also hurt your pets if they are not used or...

Devil's Claw comes from a desert plant (Harpagophtum procumbens) that lives in Southern Africa. The active ingredient is a compound harpagide, which exists in many medicinal plants. Its use has become more popular in veterinary and human medicine as a pain reliever....

There is no simple explanation for the many responsibilities of a veterinary technician. There are many types of veterinary technicians; people most commonly think of them as a nurse and direct assistant to veterinarians.  However, many technicians specialize in other...

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring compound and popular dietary supplement used both for people and animals.  As we age, the amount of MSM the body produces decreases, therefore supplementation is useful. MSM has many helpful properties with...

Turmeric is derived from a plant, Curcuma longa, which is in the same family as ginger and cardamom. Turmeric is thought to have many beneficial health effects. The use of turmeric and other nutraceuticals (food derived supplements) is gaining popularity in veterinary...

Dos: First, visit the dog park alone, before bringing your dog to see if the dogs there seem aggressive, if the owners are attentive, and if the park is clean with secure fencing. Second, before taking your dog, keep your dog’s vaccinations up to date with your...

If it is too hot outside for you, then it is even hotter for your pet! Here are 10 precautions to be mindful of as the weather becomes warmer.1) Be able to recognize the signs of heat stress or heat stroke. If you see these signs after your pet has been in the heat,...