When Amy and Ken Aldridge returned home to Libertyville, Ill., following a trip in September 2024, they picked up their 12-year-old Springer Spaniel, Katie, from boarding and noticed a small bump on her leg. What …
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4-Year-Old Entlebucher Lost Both Eyes to Glaucoma, but… Finn Still Loves to Fetch
Posted on(L-R) Finn was by all measures a healthy and happy dog until he very swiftly developed symptoms of glaucoma and lost sight in his left eye at age four. Watching Finn and Luka, two beautiful …
Petco Cancer Treatment Fund Helps Coco and Her Owner Overcome Illness Together
Posted onWhen Nicolette Kametas-Dykes was being treated for a rare brain infection and benign brain tumor last spring, her beloved dog Coco never left her side, providing constant companionship during one of the darkest times in …
Knowing what dogs like to watch could help veterinarians assess their vision
Posted onEver wonder what kind of TV shows your dog might choose to watch if they could work the remote control? New research from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) has some answers, …
Don’t let Halloween be scary for your pets
Posted onHalloween presents more than its fair share of potentially scary situations for our companion animals, but following some basic guidelines will go a long way toward making the holiday more fun than frightening for both …
When to Seek Emergency Care for your Pet
Posted onAs a pet owner, knowing when and how to seek emergency care is crucial to ensuring your pet has the best chance of recovery should an unexpected illness or injury occur. Prior to experiencing an …
Love Your Pet? See Your Vet!
Posted onRegular doctor checkups are important for your human health and wellbeing, just as regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet. Preventative checkups help ensure your pet is healthy and avoid issues becoming urgent and …
Dinner Time
Posted onWhen the kitchen is full of baking or cooking, or the family is eating around the table, it’s tempting to want your pets to join in and slip them a piece or two of table …
Nutrition Matters
Posted onChoosing food for your pet can be overwhelming. Pet food stores are lined with both name-brand foods and diets from smaller, boutique brands. Although artisanal, exotic and grain-free diets may seem healthier, these producers often …
Dog’s Weirdest Snack: Grass
Posted onDogs can eat some weird things, but one especially puzzling snack of choice is grass. Why dogs choose to gnaw on grass isn’t exactly known. “Sometimes when animals are nauseous, they are more likely to …