Sarcoptic vs. Demodectic Mange

I commonly get questions from owners after their dogs have been recently diagnosed with mange. I usually get blank looks to my inevitable response, "What type of mange?"

Are Pets Capable of Love?

I was swapping stories with my horse’s barn manager when he said, "I think one of the biggest mistakes that people make is thinking that their horses love them." After we parted ways I gave the comment deeper thought. Does my horse love me?

Best and Worst of WKC Dog Show

In the spirit of Westminster, I thought I’d throw out this question: "What are your favorite and least-favorite breeds and why?"

When to Take Your Dog to the ER

I recently had a friend ask me why their middle-aged dog died at home "suddenly." I would have rather helped them before their dog actually deteriorated to the point of death.

What’s Breed Got to Do With It?

As the epitomes of each breed’s established characteristics vie for top prize, are these primped pooches instead encouraging the production of inferior copies of the breed?

Taking Care of Your Cat’s Mouth

Did you know that your cat can suffer from dental disease and you might not even know it?

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